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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As recommended on BBC4's A Good Read - 'A very good writer.simple, elegant and readable.a fantastic story' Jonathan CoeNevil Shute's classic Second World War novel is an uplifting, satisfying and moving story.John Howard is determined to brighten up his old age by taking a fishing trip to France. However, during his stay the Nazis invade and he is forced to try to escape back to England with the two small children of some friends who must stay behind to help the Allied war effort. As the conflict grows closer, the roads become impassable and Howard also comes across five more children who need his help. He ends up leading this motley group of youngsters through the French countryside, constantly beset by danger yet heroically protecting his charges.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOHN BOYNE'A very good writer.simple, elegant and readable.a fantastic story' Jonathan Coe Nevil Shutes classic Second World War novel is an uplifting, satisfying and moving story.John Howard is determined to brighten up his old age by taking a fishing trip to France. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099530220
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. However, during his stay the Nazis invade and he is forced to try to escape back to England with the two small children of some friends who are forced to stay behind in order to help the Allied war effort. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. Seller Inventory # B9780099530220
Book Description Condition: New. 2009. Paperback. John Howard is determined to brighten up his old age by taking a fishing trip to France. However, during his stay the Nazis invade and he is forced to try to escape back to England with the two small children of some friends who are forced to stay behind in order to help the Allied war effort. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780099530220
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780099530220