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Set in 1941 amidst the turmoil of World War II, the story follows Peter, a young boy in a wartime community. A German warplane crashes in flames close to his home, and Peter rushes to aid the wounded airman who emerges from the wreckage. The boy must confront the reality of war and the moral complexity of helping a presumed enemy. As Peter attempts to care for the injured pilot, questions of trust, bravery, and compassion arise, challenging his perceptions of friend and foe.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dan Smith
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