Little Manfred

The novel follows the story of two children, Charley and Alex, who meet Manfred, a wooden dachshund on wheels, while walking along the beach in England. Manfred opens up a connection to the past as the children learn about their family history, particularly their grandmother's experiences during World War II. As the tale unfolds, Manfred serves as a catalyst for the discovery and reconciliation of a wartime past, involving a German sailor and an English farm girl.