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Tail-End Charlie

Tail-End Charlie

Published in
2009
3.90
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Description

As a boy, Mick Manning listened to his father?s hair-raising tales about life as an RAF airgunner during the Second World War. Now, years later, he has carefully recreated his father's stories, writing them down as if his dad was speaking the words. In collaboration with Brita, he has illustrated them too. It?s for Charlie?s grandchildren ? and for everyone. Find out what it was really like to: Put up with food rationing ? Undergo RAF Training? Take off in a bomber? Face enemy fighters? Survive the Battle of the Bulge
Age
6-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Learn about World War II from a personal perspective
  • Understand the importance of courage and perseverance
  • Gain insight into the experiences of soldiers and their families
  • Appreciate the historical context and its impact on the present