Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: N/A
LEXILE©: N/A
A Year of Borrowed Men
When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, seven-year-old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow three French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat the men as enemies, but the family finds clever ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on a true story.
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins
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