Reading Age: 8+
Interest age: 12+
Johnny says he’s a lucky charm for any crew he flies with, but Len’s not so sure, and on a mission to Berlin, he finds out the truth. An emotive insight into the lives of young men facing death on a daily basis. A powerful WWII story for teens.
Thomas Bloor has won numerous awards and his most recent titles Worm in the Blood and Beast Beneath the Skin have been published to critical acclaim – with Worm in the Blood winning the teenage category in the 2006 Calderdale Children’s Book of the Year.
Hotly anticipated by consultants:
“Cool story! Good fun to read!” David, aged 14
“Fantastic suspense,” Benjamin aged 12
Author Biography:
Thomas Bloor is also the winner of the Fidler Award for The Memory Prisoner, and the Stockton Children’s Book of the Year with The House of Eyes. He has worked as a school librarian, an art technician, an artificial flower maker and a special needs assistant in a primary school as well as writing songs and playing in a band.
Publication date: 22nd January 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84299-491-7
Pages: 90
Format: 198 x 130mm
Illustrations: Approx 12 black & white
Shop Category: Teen Fiction/Books for reluctant readers
