Sirens are blaring. Families huddle in bomb shelters. A nearby city is in flames.

For Derek and his friends, night-time air raids are a normal part of everyday life. When a particularly violent raid closes their school for a few days, the boys use the time to complete construction of their secret camp. But to their horror, their refuge is savagely attacked by a rival neighbourhood gang. And then, after one night filled with bombing, the war changes his world forever.

A story of friendship and adventure set in World War II, from award-winning author Susan Cooper.

About the Author
Susan Cooper is a world-renowned author of children's books. Born and brought up in England, she worked as a journalist before moving to America, where she now lives. Her classic The Dark Is Rising sequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggart titles have won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadows was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. As well as writing novels, Susan Cooper has written for the theatre and for television. Her website is at www.thelostland.com and her Facebook is at www.facebook.com/SusanCooperFanPage.

Reviews
Remarkable . . . A moving chronicle of despair and of courage. * Publishers Weekly *
An uncommon kind of war story * The Horn Book *
Well-written . . . Doesn't shy from realistic facts and emotions * The New York Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781782954798
Author Susan Cooper
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 141g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 13mm