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Hitler's Canary
Sandi Toksvig
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Description for Hitler's Canary
Paperback. Talks about April 1940 when the German troops began pouring into Denmark. When it became clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across to Sweden. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFC; YXN. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 194 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
1940. Copenagen, Denmark. The German troops have invaded.
A must-read account of immense courage during the Second World War, for children. Based on real-life events experienced by Sandi Toksvig's family during the Nazi occupation of Denmark.
Ten-year-old Bamse Skovlund and his best friend Anton have been ordered to stay out of trouble.
It soon becomes clear that trouble isn't just going to pass any of them by.
Jewish Danes are subject to appalling treatment by the German occupiers, and every day are at risk of being taken away to concentration camps in mainland Europe.
The ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Yearling
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780440866626
SKU
9780440866626
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sandi Toksvig
Following a first-class degree from Cambridge, Sandi Toksvig went into the theatre, where she both wrote and performed before becoming one of the founder members of the Comedy Store Players. She is well known for her television and radio work, as a presenter, writer and actor.
Reviews for Hitler's Canary
There are not many classic children's novels about the Second World War but this is one of them. Toksvig's enchanting and inspiring tale reminds us of how even the smallest people made a difference
Amanda Craig
The Times
There are several heart-stopping moments but overall the story is told with a light touch and many moments of ... Read more
Amanda Craig
The Times
There are several heart-stopping moments but overall the story is told with a light touch and many moments of ... Read more