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Operation Doodlebug: a wartime story of friendship, courage and one boy’s heart-wrenching quest for truth
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Expected 5 Nov 26From award-winning author Tia Fisher comes an unforgettable wartime story of friendship, courage, and one boy's heart-wrenching quest for the truth. Perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo.
It's 1944 and Stan's hopes of keeping his family together until the war is over are shattered when his father signs up to fight. Left with his mother in Croydon as Hitler sends over waves of V1 rockets, Stan suffers endless air-raid sirens and long nights in the cramped Anderson shelter they share with their neighbours.
Then comes the news they were his father is missing, presumed killed. But Stan refuses to give up hope, and when a mysterious piece of doodlebug shrapnel holds crucial information from a prisoner of war, he and his friends run away to track down the truth.
A gripping World War Two adventure based on true events in the Doodlebug Summer of 1944, from Carnegie Shadower's Choice winner Tia Fisher.
It's 1944 and Stan's hopes of keeping his family together until the war is over are shattered when his father signs up to fight. Left with his mother in Croydon as Hitler sends over waves of V1 rockets, Stan suffers endless air-raid sirens and long nights in the cramped Anderson shelter they share with their neighbours.
Then comes the news they were his father is missing, presumed killed. But Stan refuses to give up hope, and when a mysterious piece of doodlebug shrapnel holds crucial information from a prisoner of war, he and his friends run away to track down the truth.
A gripping World War Two adventure based on true events in the Doodlebug Summer of 1944, from Carnegie Shadower's Choice winner Tia Fisher.
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Expected publication November 5, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Both my parents were bombed out by Doodlebugs at the end of World War II which made this a fascinating and meaningful read for me. It begins with a boy, Stan, saying goodbye to his Dad, who's off to fight in the war. But while Stan waits anxiously for news about D-Day, the Doodlebugs continue to rain down on Croydon, and Stan and his friends Billy and Nellie are evacuated to the Norfolk coast, where even more challenges await...
Fans of Goodnight Mister Tom will LOVE this book, which is the perfect introduction to the Home Front (life in England during World War II) for middle grade pupils.
I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book from the publisher.
Fans of Goodnight Mister Tom will LOVE this book, which is the perfect introduction to the Home Front (life in England during World War II) for middle grade pupils.
I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book from the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Another extraordinary book from the pen of Tia Fisher. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC and I struggled to put it down once I’d started. This book has rich and relatable characters, a page-turning plot and uses authentic period detail with a light and illuminating touch. The last six chapters had me bawling. Reminded me of the enduring, quality storytelling of the books of my childhood e.g. The Railway Children, Carrie’s War and Tom’s Midnight Garden. Bravo, can’t wait to see what Tia will turn her hand to next.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I loved this. Focuses on the V1 and V2 attacks later on in the war. Also features Norfolk I enjoyed every page
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