World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon
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World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon by Terry Deary
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...
Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. November 1916 - the war on the Home Front.
Millie is being told off for breaching the blackout when a Zeppelin airship crashes over Essex. Millie, the local constable and an elderly helper must round up the armed German crew before they escape. Meanwhile the 'invaders' are worrying about accidentally setting fire to the houses they were bombing! A strange but true tale of the Home Front for 7+ from the master historical storyteller.
Book Band: Grey
Ideal for ages 8+
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
These tales really bring alive the way ordinary people felt and reacted to the horrors of war and are an excellent way to help children understand what happened - as well as being a great read* Parents in Touch *
Terry Deary retells this poignant, and true, story in a way which will help children of seven plus...understand something important about the war: even enemies are human beings. ...an excellent introduction for primary schools. * Historical Novel Society *
...another fascinating story from Deary's popular First World War series. ...An inspiring read for age nine and upwards. * Irish Examiner *
Terry Deary retells this poignant, and true, story in a way which will help children of seven plus...understand something important about the war: even enemies are human beings. ...an excellent introduction for primary schools. * Historical Novel Society *
...another fascinating story from Deary's popular First World War series. ...An inspiring read for age nine and upwards. * Irish Examiner *
Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His Horrible Histories will celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2018, and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. 2018 will also be the 40th anniversary of his first children's book. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472941992 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472941993 |
| Title | World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon |
| Author | Terry Deary |
| Series | Terry Deary's Historical Tales |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2016-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |