On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ... Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions.
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...
In the midst of the chaos, Jack finds solace in the unwavering friendship of his loyal dog, Finn, mirroring the bond between Emile and Glen. The adventure they embark on together, driven by their shared curiosity about the past, is a testament to the enduring power of companionship in times of turmoil.
For fans of Matt Oldfield (Lewandowski), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), and Marta Kissi (Mummy Fairy and Me).
HarperCollins 2024
On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ... Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions.
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...
In the midst of the chaos, Jack finds solace in the unwavering friendship of his loyal dog, Finn, mirroring the bond between Emile and Glen. The adventure they embark on together, driven by their shared curiosity about the past, is a testament to the enduring power of companionship in times of turmoil.
For fans of Matt Oldfield (Lewandowski), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), and Marta Kissi (Mummy Fairy and Me).
HarperCollins 2024
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940192744352 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins UK |
| Publication date: | 05/09/2024 |
| Series: | Conkers |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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