Escaping to the Country (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425900199)

During World War Two when the bombing of cities was at it's height especially in London, Parents were advised to evacuate their children to the country, for their safety and away from the horrors of war. The Parker family were no exception after a long deliberation finally agreed to evacuate their two children, Simon and Sarah were amongst of the lucky ones, they were boarded with Colonel and Mrs Burgess who were rich land owners and childless, it was a life changing experience for both the Burgess's and the children. The house that they lived in was haunted by the Ghost of Sir Thomas De Moyes who befriended young Simon who was a mischievous young rascal, who was up to all sorts of tricks, Simon and Sarah made friends with local children Jack and Alice Edwards, the same age as them and had to many adventures together . Being responsible for the recapture of some escaped prisoners of war, uncovering a fraud at the farm and discovering espionage ring by their ferreting about, Simon and Sarah having to come to terms at the loss of their parents, who perished? In a bombing raid, and were adopted by the Burgess's. After centuries of searching for the Treasure of Sir Thomas De Moyes it was finally uncovered by young Simon with the help of the deceased man.

Author: Cyril Oakley
ISBN-10: 1425900194
ISBN-13: 9781425900199
Publisher: Authorhouse UK
Language: English
Published: 01/12/2006
Pages: 456
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d