World War II Tales: The Phantom Farm (Terry Deary's Historical Tales)

World War II Tales: The Phantom Farm (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. With food scarce and rationing taking hold, plenty of people turned to the black market to get more than their share. In this tale, a girl finds herself mixed up in a spiv's illegal dealings - and what is the secret of the haunted farm?

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More Information

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

ISBN 10: 1472916301
ISBN 13: 9781472916303
Book Overview: Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. As rationing bites, the black market flourishes...and the crooks will go to any lengths to hide their dealings.

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.