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Berlin in 1938 is not a safe place to be if you're Jewish. For Matti and many other Jewish children it means being sent to England for safety. Placed with a foster family in the British countryside, Matti is happy but desperate for his parents to join him. He starts working on a plan, but will it work out in time?
Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.
Text type: A story with a historical setting.
A map of Europe on pages 46-47 shows Matti’s route from Berlin to London.
Curriculum links: History: What was it like for children in the Second World War?
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Ann Jungman has been writing for children for many years. She is best known for her Vlad the Drac series but her There's a Troll !.. books for Puffin are growing in number and reputation. Ann is particularly good and capturing the imagination of younger readers. Ann visits many schools and libraries to talk about writing for children and is well-known to tea
More about Ann JungmanMichael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and his highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
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