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Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo

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An abridgement of Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo, which is set during World War Two.

An abridgement of Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. The story is a classic tale of secrecy and adventure set during World War Two. David Carey and his friend Tucky, two boys from London, are evacuated to the Devon countryside. As they adjust to their new life away from the city, one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes and the memory of war threatens to shatter their new-found peace.

Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo: Episode 7 - Local heroes

Friend or Foe - Episode 7

Episode 7 - Local heroes

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How will the army and villagers react when they see the boys bringing in a German airman?

When they bring the second delivery of food, the Germans make another very unexpected request. The injured German is too weak to cross the moor and the boys are asked to take him back to the farm as their prisoner. How will the army and villagers react when they see the boys bringing in a German airman? And will it be discovered that they’ve helped the Germans by stealing food and blankets from Ann and Mr Reynolds?

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