From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ This exciting historical adventure brings the Second World War to life! World War II has begun. Brigit has been evacuated to Wales from her home near the aeroplane factories of Coventry. But when it's revealed that her father is German, Brigit runs away to join her mother in a very special training camp, where Churchill is building a secret army of spies and saboteurs known as the Special Operations Executive. Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France, where they search for double agents and meet with danger at every turn in their efforts to support the French resistance. But no-one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they? After all, who would suspect a child? Featuring characters from The Silver Hand, this page-turning adventure sheds new light on the Second World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps 'An entertaining and enlightening wartime tale, told with Deary's trademark wit and imagination.' Culturefly

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a new, thrilling adventure set in France during the Second World War.

About the Author
Terry Deary is the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. He was voted 'Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century' by Books for Keeps magazine. Terry's non-fiction has been consistently in the bestseller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2018, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions.

Reviews
An entertaining and enlightening wartime tale, told with Deary's trademark wit and imagination. * Culturefly *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472962706
Author Terry Deary
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 264g