Under a War-Torn Sky

Name: Under a War-Torn Sky
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: L. M. Elliott
ISBN: 9781494576578

Author: L. M. Elliott

Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley

Unabridged: 7 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/25/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Historical Stories

Synopsis

When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France,the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town—traveling by moonlight, never asking questions or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new dangers.

Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the peril that surrounds all of the French people and to admire the courage of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and achingly true, this critically acclaimed and deeply beloved novel explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of the human spirit, and one young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.

About L. M. Elliott

L. M. Elliott is the author of several critically acclaimed novels, including Give Me Liberty; Annie, Between the States; A Troubled Peace; and Flying South, winner of the Joan G. Sugarman Children's Literature Award. With New York Times bestselling illustrator Lynn Musinger, she has also created five award-winning picture books. She lives in Virginia with her family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerie on February 13, 2016

Yes! A book that is really worth it. This is why I love historical fiction so much. You get to see the real heroes even if it is fictional. People who are made up, but may very well be like many of those who were there. The book is following a young American farm boy by the name of Henry Forrester w......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on September 23, 2015

Through the eyes of Henry Forrester, average American teenager, readers of Under a War Torn Sky are taken up into the skies over Europe and deep into the trenches of the French Resistance during World War II. This is a novel that does not need to be praised with the condition that it is a great read......more

Goodreads review by Renee on January 06, 2019

Tense YA action/adventure story about downed World War II American pilot and the civilians of the French Resistance who risk all to save him. The young main character works through some old hurts from his father as he spends his days hiding, fearing, fighting. The folks who help him are kind and bra......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on October 16, 2008

When Henry's plane is shot down behind enemy lines during WWII, he must depend on the help of strangers to try and make his way to safety. I have always enjoyed learning about WWII, so this book was a good way of getting into the mind of a soldier. At the start of the story, Henry is idealistic and......more

Goodreads review by Mazzou on July 23, 2017

Another good fictional world war 2 story! This one is excellent and suitable for a variety of ages. Although exciting, there is nothing to violent or gruesome for younger readers (even age 8). HOWEVER, unfortunately there are inappropriate allusions in this book which make it absolutely unfit for yo......more