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Hitler's canary

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It's April 1940 and German troops are pouring onto the streets of Denmark. 12-year-old Bamse is ordered by his father to keep his head down and stay out of trouble.

But Bamse and his daring friend Anton can't resist playing the occasional practical joke on the invading soldiers.

When it becomes 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 are about to take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across the water to Sweden, and safety.

Many of the characters are based on Sandi's own family, including her father, Bamse, and the book was inspired by the stories he told to her.

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0440866626 / 9780440866626
Paperback / softback
823.914
06/07/2006
United States
English
299 p. : ill.
20 cm
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Quiz No: 210723, Points 6.00, Book Level 5.40,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More
Reprint. Originally published: London: Doubleday, 2005.
Based on true-life events during the Second World War Hitler's Canary is a funny, and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue.
Based on true-life events during the Second World War Hitler's Canary is a funny, and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue. 5AK Interest age: from c 9 years, YFC Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), YXN Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage)