By Terry Deary (author) , James De La Rue (illustrator) Part of the World War II Tales series
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Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way back home, never mind the Blitz - but he'll need to steal a bike to do it...
An exciting and entertaining short read. - Irish Examiner
a lively story which is based in fact and engagingly illustrated by James de la Rue. - The Historical Novel Society
A refreshing change from books about the war itself, and stories and characters with which children can really identify. -- Sarah Brew - www.parentsintouch.co.uk
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors Terry Deary is the author of 249 fiction and non-fiction books published in 36 years and is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. His Horrible Histories series has sold over 6 million copies in the UK and has been translated into over 40 languages, as well as being adapted into a BAFTA award-winning television series for CBBC. Terry was also voted The Outstanding Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century (Books for Keeps). He has now turned his attentions to adult fiction and non-fiction and more television and stage work.
He is married to Jenny and they have a daughter Sara who recently had twins, Terry's first grandchildren. He lives in Durham.
Q+A with Terry Deary
Favourite Hero: Guy Fawkes
Favourite Monster: The Chimera
Your weapon of choice: Machine Gun
Special Secret Power: Invisibility
Favourite Fight scene: Gladiators
Goodie or baddie: Baddie
The Thames and Tide Club and the Secret City
The Time Machine Next Door: Explorers and Milkshakes
Florence and the Mischievous Kitten
Romans on the Rampage: Jail Break!
Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed World War II Tales: The Bike Escape and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
World War II Tales: The Bike Escape features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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World War II Tales: The Bike Escape was written by Terry Deary and published by A & C Black (Childrens books) an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
World War II Tales: The Bike Escape has 64 pages
Yes it is part of World War II Tales series
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