Synopses & Reviews
More than 500,000 British and French soldiers were trapped in France in May of 1940. To their rescue came several men who sailed the "little ships" across the English Channel as part of a legendary armada. Many people wanted to be a part of the mission -- including a girl who wanted more than anything to be part of a worthy cause.
Synopsis
In May of 1940 -- the early days of World War II -- half a million British and French soldiers were trapped in France. Weak and wounded, they needed aid. Help came in the form of countless small craft, steered by brave young men, in the legendary armada of little ships that sailed aross the English Channel. Many people wanted to be a part of the rescue mission. Here is the story of a girl who was so determined to help that she disguised herself as a boy to blend in with the men as they sailed toward Dunkirk.
About the Author
Louise Borden is the author of more than twenty books for children, whose awards include the prestigious Christopher Medal. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Washington, D.C. metro area, and can be visited at louiseborden.com.