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World War II Tales: The Phantom Farm

Terry Deary

Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational

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Summary

Stories of the Second World War on the Home Front from the bestselling  Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. With food scarce and rationing taking hold, plenty of people turned to the black market to get more than their share. In this tale, a girl finds herself mixed up in a spiv's illegal dealings - and what is the secret of the haunted farm?
Available since: 04/08/2016.
Print length: 64 pages.

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