World War II Tales: The Barrel Burglary (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

World War II Tales: The Barrel Burglary (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

by Terry Deary (Author), James de la Rue (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A story of the old soldiers who made up the Home Guard, and the young people who helped them. The Home Guard of a small town need supplies but the local factory owner won't help. So they decide to use unconventional methods...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 09 Apr 2015

ISBN 10: 1472916271
ISBN 13: 9781472916273
Book Overview: Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. The Home Guard of a small town have to take unusual measures to get the supplies they need.

Author Bio
Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.