Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure.

East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive.

In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge black dog. He knows what she is: a weapon, strapped with explosives by the Russian army and sent into battle as a suicide bomber. But as Bruno's world begins to crumble around him, he soon realises that she is just as scared and alone as he is.

Faced with a perilous journey across war-torn Germany, will their bond be enough to keep them alive?

Multi-award-winning author Tony Bradman sheds light on an oft-overlooked part of history in this heartfelt and poignant wartime adventure.

About the Author

Tony Bradman is a hugely prolific author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young people. He is a regular at all the major literary festivals, reviews for the Guardian and is the Chair of the Siobhan Dowd Trust. Tony is perhaps best-known for his Dilly the Dinosaur series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He lives in Kent.

Reviews

"In Bruno and Frida Tony Bradman casts light among the forgotten shadows of history to show us something important about our past - but also about our present" - Tom Palmer

"Heart wrenching, full of adventure and hope ... Perfect for fans of war stories including Goodnight Mr Tom and stories by Michael Morpurgo" - Emma Suffield, Librarian

Awards
Winner of Young Quills Award 2023.



Book Information
ISBN 9781800900509
Author Tony Bradman
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 5mm