Friend Or Foe
Friend Or Foe by Michael Morpurgo, published by Farshore on August 29, 2024, is a 128-page juvenile fiction novel that explores the impact of World War II on young lives. The story follows David and Tucky, who, after being evacuated from London, initially find solace in the countryside. However, their peace is disrupted when the war reaches them through the sounds of bombing and a crashing German bomber, forcing them to confront complex feelings about friendship and enmity.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of action, adventure, and the social dynamics of wartime. As the boys grapple with their emotions towards the airmen, the story unfolds to reveal unexpected acts of bravery and humanity. This edition presents a poignant exploration of friendship against the backdrop of historical conflict, making it a significant addition to young adult fiction.
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Friend or Foe is a gripping World War II story from War Horse author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.
Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David’s life …
In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie’s War, and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Friend or Foe is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history.
From the author of War Horse (now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg) comes a stunning children’s story – loved by kids, teachers and parents alike. Michael Morpurgo has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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