A year of borrowed men

Title:

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Summary:

When World War II borrows most of the men in Germany, six-year-old Gerda's family is allowed 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.

Year Published:

2015-2016

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm

Awards:

2016 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award finalist.

Subject:

Prisoners of war -- France -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Fiction.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Fiction.

Added Author:

Benoit, Renné,