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Zusatztext "Delivers taut action and adventure" — Booklist "An absorbing adventure" — Kirkus "The action is intense" — School Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Laurie Calkhoven lives in New York City. This is the third book in her Boys of Wartime series. Klappentext Michael! a 13-year-old French American! watches in fear as the Nazis invade Paris! and is spurred to become part of the French Resistance movement! defying Hitler! helping American aviators to safe zones! and delivering secret documents at great risk to his own safety. Includes historical notes! glossary! and timeline. Zusammenfassung When the Nazis invade Paris! Michael! a thirteen-year- old French-American! wants to be a part of the Resistance. Starting small! vandalizing Nazi propaganda and refusing to hail Hitler! Michael works his way into the full-blown Resistance! escorting American aviators to safe zones and delivering important spy documents. But when an injured pilot needs help to escape France! will Michael be brave enough to complete the mission? With historical notes! time lines! and maps to augment the page-turning action! it's easy to see why School Library Journal says Boys of Wartime "will appeal to history buffs and reluctant readers alike."
