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During John Howard’s holiday in France, the Nazis invade and he is forced to try to escape back to England with the two small children of some friends. The roads become impassable and Howard also comes across five more children who need his help. He ends up leading this motley group of... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Monsieur Howard: Add a description of this character.
- Ronnie
- Nicole
- John
- Pierre
- Sheila
- Rose
- Willem
- Mrs. Cavanagh
- Marjan
- Pernod
- Aristide
- Jean Henri
- Anna
- Ronald
- Mademoiselle Rougeron
- Major Diessen
- Costello
- Montargis
- Quintin
- Enid
- Madame Rougeron
- Madame Arvers
- Dickinson
- Focquet
- Herbert
- Madame Lucard
First Sentence edit
His name is John Sidney Howard, and he is a member of my club in London.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in New Windmill Series. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nevil Shute (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1942
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 283
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1942
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 283
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.91
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