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Across enemy seas

by L.M. Elliott · 2015

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Evacuated by ship from Blitz-stricken London, Charles and Wes survive deadly submarine attacks to reach America. But Charles is guilt-ridden about leaving his family behind, while Wes is haunted by terrifying nightmares. Together, the boys struggle to come to terms with their new life on a family farm - working alongside German POWs in the fields.

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adventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
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brothersbrothersMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisBritishBritishMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of thisLondonLondonMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 254 pages

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