Under a War-torn Sky
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · October 1, 2001
Wounded and alone behind enemy lines, a young pilot must find his way to freedom in this gripping, beloved novel When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow a downed pilot’s perilous journey home, where each step brings danger and unexpected help.
- Genres
- Wars & Military History, Historical Europe, War & Military Stories
- Published
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, October 1, 2001
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Wounded and alone behind enemy lines, a young pilot must find his way to freedom in this gripping, beloved novel When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom.
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Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new dangers. Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the peril that surrounds all of the French people, and to admire the courage of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and achingly true, this critically-acclaimed and deeply beloved novel explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of human spirit, and one young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.
Peril and Kindness
Follow a downed pilot’s perilous journey home, where each step brings danger and unexpected help.
Come here for
- A tense escape through occupied France
- Quiet acts of kindness amid wartime danger
Expect
- Suspense shaped by life behind enemy lines
- A thoughtful look at courage, war, and what people risk for others
Where it sits
| War & Military Stories | 66% |
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| Wars & Military History | 64% |
| Historical Europe | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- European Biographies
- Wars & Military History
- Authors
- L. M. Elliott
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- October 1, 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure