Nazi Prison Camp Escape (Great Escapes #1)

by Michael Burgan (Author) James Bernardin (Illustrator)

Nazi Prison Camp Escape (Great Escapes #1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Great Escapes

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events!

In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane was shot down by Germans, who captured and eventually brought him to Stalag Luft III, a notorious camp for prisoners of war. The Germans boasted that the camp--which was isolated, heavily guarded, and surrounded by wire fences--was escape proof.

But Ash was ready to prove them wrong. He, along with other POWs, would dig tunnels, hide in shower drains, or jump on trucks--all in the name of freedom. Because resisting the Germans was their mission, and escaping was their duty.

From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series--featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations--will leave you excited for the next adventure!

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Kirkus

Exciting tale of wartime derring-do. An interesting adventure.

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6--Readers of this new historical fiction series meet Mr. Bill Ash, a U.S. citizen who joined the Canadian Royal Air Force in 1940. His indomitable spirit permeates the story as the author realistically depicts Ash's multiple escape attempts and the consequences of his failures. Informative sidebars about topics as varied as the Great Depression and prisoner-of-war camps in the United States complement the text by providing additional context. At least one sidebar feels out of place, however, because it details events that have not yet occurred. Readers learn through an author's note that the story is based on a real person and events, with fictionalized dialogue. Black-and-white illustrations serve the action of the text well. Since this is Ash's story, his character has the most depth, and the author portrays him positively throughout the narrative. The novel's strengths are the action-driven plot and the believable setting. A useful bibliography lists both adult and juvenile nonfiction titles. VERDICT A straightforward account that highlights a lesser-known World War II service member. Purchase where there is high demand for WWII literature.--Hilary Writt, Sullivan University, Lexington, KY

Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Michael Burgan
Michael Burgan has written more than two dozen biographies for young readers, including Who Is Richard Branson?, Who Was Henry Ford?, Who Was H. J. Heinz?, and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780062860354
Lexile Measure
840
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
April 28, 2020
Series
Great Escapes
BISAC categories
JUV016080 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Military & Wars
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV016150 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 20th Century
Library of Congress categories
History
Escapes
World War, 1939-1945
Germany
1933-1945
Canada
Prisoners of war
Ash, William

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