Great Escapes #6: Across the Minefields
HarperCollins · Paperback · September 14, 2021
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- Who it’s for
- Susan Travers leads a 1942 escape from Bir Hakeim through minefields and enemy territory.
- Themes
- Wartime escape, Women breaking gender barriers, Leadership under pressure
- Pacing
- Fast
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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! June, 1942—Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War Two. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued.
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The French troops were going to break out in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory—to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge. With the lives of thousands of military men at risk, stakes were high. But Officer Travers didn’t face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win. For reluctant readers to total bookworms, this gripping historical fiction story—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you eager to read the whole series!
Bir Hakeim Breakout
Susan Travers leads a 1942 escape from Bir Hakeim through minefields and enemy territory.
Come here for
- Susan Travers leading a breakout from Bir Hakeim
- Bonus content and illustrations
Expect
- A World War II historical fiction story
- The sixth installment in the Great Escapes series
Where it sits
| Wars & Military History | 87% |
|---|---|
| Historical Africa | 46% |
| Survival Stories | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Survival Stories
- Girls & Young Women
- Historical Africa
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- Historical Europe
- Wars & Military History
- Environment & Conservation
- Royalty & Princes
- Authors
- Pamela D. Toler, W. N. Brown
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 14, 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Wartime escape · Women breaking gender barriers · Leadership under pressure
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure