Level 1
ESL A2Codename: SWORD
Author David Macphail
Historical
June 1944, southern England It’s been nearly five years since the start of the Second World War. Jim’s older brother Henry has decided to run away and join the army. He just wants to help, but he is too young to fight. Their mother is desperate to find him before he goes into battle, but everyone is busy preparing for D-Day – the biggest invasion in history…
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Chapters
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Chapter 1 The Invasion is Coming!
Jim’s mother is trying to find her son, Henry, who has lied about his age to join the army as they prepare for D-Day. Jim knows where his older brother is, but he promised not to tell anyone...
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Chapter 2 The Long March
After the bomb falls on Aunt Madge’s house, Jim’s only thought is to save Henry. But how can he best do that? Everyone is far too busy preparing for D-Day, and there isn’t much time...
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Chapter 3 The Birdwatcher
Jim is safe, but he needs to find Henry before the invasion begins. The old man tells him to wait until morning to leave, but Jim is in a rush, and he still isn’t sure about where he needs to go...
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Chapter 4 Kidnapped!
Jim didn’t want to be found by the military police, but then he is taken prisoner by someone far more dangerous! Will this at least give him a better chance of finding his brother?
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Chapter 5 The One Who Dreams
One of the biggest secrets about D-Day is out, and Jim is being held prisoner by Gerhardt. Jim will not be able to save his brother unless he can escape. Can he trick the old man into letting him go?
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