The Silver Hand

Zusatztext Deary's storytelling is simple! historically accurate and compelling. Informationen zum Autor Terry Deary is the author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" ( School Librarian ). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine. Klappentext From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ This brand new, thrilling adventure from Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne. It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover. This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Book band: Dark Blue Ideal for readers aged 8+ _______________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical' - Books For Keeps Zusammenfassung 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary takes us back in time for a brand new, thrilling adventure set in the closing days of the First World War. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history....

Product details

• Authors: Terry Deary, Deary Terry
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 10.05.2018
• EAN: 9781472929488
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-2948-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Flashbacks; Flashbacks
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, c 1910 to c 1919, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), Interest age: from c 8 years, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period)