Behind Enemy Lines: The Escape of Robert Grimes with the Comet Line

by Matt Chandler, Dante Ginevra (Illustrations)

Experience the thrilling and true story of Lt. Robert Grimes as he runs for his life to evade being captured by Nazi soldiers. Readers will follow Grimes as he escapes danger with help from the Comet Line, a resistance group that rescued Allied soldiers during WWII.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, History, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Matt Chandler is a freelance writer and children's book author from New York. He is the author of more than 55 books for children. When he isn't working on his next book, Matt travels the country visiting elementary and middle school presenting his school author visits and writing workshops.

Matt has been writing professionally for more than 20 years.

Reviews

[Sheri S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read The Nightingale a while back which is a fictionalized version of this story. I am glad that there is a kid friendly account of this historical group and their bravery. This book does a great job of telling of the courage of those involved in the Resistance during WW2.

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

My students love historical fiction graphic novels like Nathan Hale's series or the You Choose history books. This book will interest them, but will be a quick read they'll likely return later the same day. Liked front and back matter that sets up and closes out the graphic novel portion of this book.

[Landon · Rating 5 out of 5]

From an 8-year-old boy: One of the best. Lots of cliff hangers. Lots of action. I loved this book and want to read more like it.

[Casandria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome gn about a true story of escape and daring.