Dawn of Fear
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:7th May '15
£9.99
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A story of friendship and adventure set in World War II, from award-winning author Susan Cooper.
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. And then, after one night filled with bombing, the war changes his world forever.
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.
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 *
ISBN: 9781782954798
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 13mm
Weight: 141g
192 pages