Put Out the Light

Description

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Winner of the 2012 Sheffield Children's Book Award. This thrilling adventure from bestselling 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary brings the Blitz to life. It's 1940 and war is underway. In Sheffield, England, a brother and sister set out to solve a mystery, brazenly believing that the air-raid signals are only false alarms. In Dachau, Germany, two boys come up with a bold plan to bring an end to the war and help a Polish prisoner escape. But when the bombs falling on Sheffield become a reality, and the German boys' plan hurls them unwittingly into the midst of the action, the children's adventures swiftly become a terrifying fight to survive. ____________________ '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

Terry Deary is the author of over 300 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.

This is a thrilling tale following the adventures of two groups of children during World War II. This is a really substantial book which is a great example of history combining with literacy * School Librarian * The creator of Horrible Histories will take you on a journey that you'll never forget in 'Put Out The Light'! Join our heroes, in England and in Germany, as they have to battle through a real-life war, survive against all odds, and solve crimes along the way. This book has it all. * Blue Peter Book Club * The balance of great dialogue and humour, blend seamlessly together in an exciting, nail biting read. * Irish Examiner (January 2011) *