Thunder in the Sky
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- Synopsis
- Sam, too young to enlist in 1914, signs on as a bargehand on The Flower of Ipswich carrying ammunition from England to the French port of Calais. To his dismay he observes that his skipper, Bunyard, is a German sympathizer. Soon, however, Sam finds it is not Bunyard he has to fear--but a member of Sam's own family. His discoveries unleash a dangerous chain of events that plunge Sam closer and closer to the actual scene of war, and eventually involve him in a harrowing sea chase across the Channel, and a perilous mission to the trenches of Bethune. And as Sam struggles with his deep personal conflict, he grows far beyond his years and learns what sacrifices are demanded by loyalty, courage, and honor. Told against the background of World War I and with the same vitality and authenticity of detail that also marked the author's earlier works, Thunder in the Sky is a gripping story of adventure on land and sea. The excellent characterizations, brisk pace, intensely vivid scenes, and the realistic portrayal of young Sam's ordeal--touched by humor as well as by deep insight--make this a powerful story.
- Copyright:
- 1966
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 160 Pages
- Publisher:
- The World Publishing Company
- Date of Addition:
- 10/10/14
- Copyrighted By:
- K.M. Peyton
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Marilyn
- Proofread By:
- BookMouse
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.