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It's April 1940 and German troops are pouring onto the streets of Denmark. 12-year-old Bamse is ordered by his father to keep his head down and stay out of trouble. But Bamse and his daring friend Anton can't resist playing the occasional practical joke on the invading soldiers. When it becomes clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family are about to take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across the water to Sweden, and safety.
Many of the characters are based on Sandi's own family, including her father, Bamse, and the book was inspired by the stories her told to her.
Many of the characters are based on Sandi's own family, including her father, Bamse, and the book was inspired by the stories her told to her.
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"There are not many classic children's novels about the Second World War but this is one of them. Toksvig's enchanting and inspiring tale reminds us of how even the smallest people made a difference" (Amanda Craig The Times)
"There are several heart-stopping moments but overall the story is told with a light touch and many moments of humour" (The Bookseller)
"On the evidence of this warm and enlightening tale, Sandi Toksvig is as skilled at writing for children as she is for adults . . . Toksvig manages to lace the action with plenty of humour but without trivialising the momentous events" (Waterstone's Books Quarterly)
"A must-read for any pupil studying World War II and any pupil looking for a truly remarkable "real-life" story to inspire and delight" (Teaching & Learning)
"A suspenseful, humane story" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)
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"There are several heart-stopping moments but overall the story is told with a light touch and many moments of humour" (The Bookseller)
"On the evidence of this warm and enlightening tale, Sandi Toksvig is as skilled at writing for children as she is for adults . . . Toksvig manages to lace the action with plenty of humour but without trivialising the momentous events" (Waterstone's Books Quarterly)
"A must-read for any pupil studying World War II and any pupil looking for a truly remarkable "real-life" story to inspire and delight" (Teaching & Learning)
"A suspenseful, humane story" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)
Based on true-life events during the Second World War Hitler's Canary is a funny, and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue.
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- PublisherYearling
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0440866626
- ISBN 13 9780440866626
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An extraordinary story of immense courage and daring rescue, based on real-life events experienced by Sandi Toksvig's family during the Nazi occupation of Denmark in the Second World War.1940. Copenagen, Denmark. The German troops have invaded. The Second World War rages on.Ten-year-old Bamse Skovlund and his best friend Anton have been ordered to stay out of trouble.It soon becomes clear that trouble isn't just going to pass any of them by.Jewish Danes are subject to appalling treatment by the German occupiers, and every day are at risk of being taken away to concentration camps in mainland Europe.The Skovlund family are determined to fight against Nazi occupation. And if this means participating in one of history's most dramatic rescue missions, then it's time to take a stand.A tale of courage and love in Nazi-occupied Denmark based on accounts from beloved author and comedian Sandi Toksvig's own family. The book is inspired by the stories he told to her by her father, Bamse. Talks about April 1940 when the German troops began pouring into Denmark. When it became clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across to Sweden. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780440866626
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