Hitler's Canary
$26.77
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2006
Summary
- Copenhagen, Denmark. The German troops have invaded, and the Second World War rages on.
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 they are at risk of being taken away to concentration camps in mainland Europe. The Skovlund family are determined to fig…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440866626 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0440866626 |
| Author: | Sandi Toksvig |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2006 |
| Weight: | 217g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 130mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
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 humour * The Bookseller *
On the evidence of this warm and enlightening tale, Sandi Toksvig is as skilled at writing for children as she is for adults … Toksvig manages to lace the action with plenty of humour but without trivialising the momentous events * Waterstone’s Books Quarterly *
A must-read for any pupil studying World War II and any pupil looking for a truly remarkable “real-life” story to inspire and delight * Teaching & Learning *
A suspenseful, humane story – Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
About The Author
Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig, after earning a first-class degree from Cambridge, entered the theatre. There, she wrote and performed before becoming a founding member of the Comedy Store Players. She is also well known for her extensive work in television and radio as a presenter, writer, and actor.
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