Tail-End Charlie
Tail-End Charlie by Mick Manning is a unique exploration of life as an RAF airgunner during the Second World War, published by Lincoln Children’s Books on April 28, 2009. This edition spans 40 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the historical experiences shared by Manning’s father. The book captures the essence of wartime life through a series of engaging narratives, reflecting the challenges and realities faced by those in the military.
Readers will find a collection of stories that detail various aspects of wartime experiences, including food rationing, RAF training, and the harrowing moments of taking off in a bomber. Illustrated in collaboration with Brita, the book aims to convey these historical accounts in a manner that resonates with both Charlie’s grandchildren and a broader audience. Through these narratives, Manning provides insight into significant events such as the Battle of the Bulge, making this work a valuable addition to juvenile nonfiction focused on history and military themes.
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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
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