Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events!In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane was shot down by Germans, who captured and eventually brought him to Stalag Luft III, a notorious camp for prisoners of war. The Germans boasted that the camp-which was isolated, heavily guarded, and surrounded by wire fences-was escape proof.
But Ash was ready to prove them wrong. He, along with other POWs, would dig tunnels, hide in shower drains, or jump on trucks-all in the name of freedom. Because resisting the Germans was their mission, and escaping was their duty. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series-featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations-will leave you excited for the next adventure! How many times can one man try to escape before his luck runs out? A True Story of Survival: Based on the real-life exploits of Bill Ash, a Royal Air Force pilot shot down and captured by the Nazis during World War II.
Thirteen Escape Attempts: From hiding in shower drains to digging massive tunnels, discover the incredible and creative ways Bill and his fellow prisoners of war tried to reclaim their freedom. The Cooler King: Learn how Bill's relentless determination to escape from the notorious Stalag Luft III earned him a legendary nickname and a reputation his captors couldn't ignore. History for Young Readers: Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, this page-turner makes WWII history accessible and exciting, complete with bonus content and captivating illustrations.
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events!In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane was shot down by Germans, who captured and eventually brought him to Stalag Luft III, a notorious camp for prisoners of war. The Germans boasted that the camp-which was isolated, heavily guarded, and surrounded by wire fences-was escape proof.
But Ash was ready to prove them wrong. He, along with other POWs, would dig tunnels, hide in shower drains, or jump on trucks-all in the name of freedom. Because resisting the Germans was their mission, and escaping was their duty. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series-featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations-will leave you excited for the next adventure! How many times can one man try to escape before his luck runs out? A True Story of Survival: Based on the real-life exploits of Bill Ash, a Royal Air Force pilot shot down and captured by the Nazis during World War II.
Thirteen Escape Attempts: From hiding in shower drains to digging massive tunnels, discover the incredible and creative ways Bill and his fellow prisoners of war tried to reclaim their freedom. The Cooler King: Learn how Bill's relentless determination to escape from the notorious Stalag Luft III earned him a legendary nickname and a reputation his captors couldn't ignore. History for Young Readers: Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, this page-turner makes WWII history accessible and exciting, complete with bonus content and captivating illustrations.