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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
176
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
Little Manfred Is A Tender Historical Novel About Walter, One Of The Few German Survivors Of The Sinking Of The Bismarck, Who Becomes A Prisoner Of War Aboard A British Ship And Is Welcomed Into A Host Family In Enemy Territory. The Story Follows His Quiet Adjustment, The Unlikely Friendship He Forms With Grace, A Ten-Year-Old Girl, And A Search For Belonging That Endures Across Years. With Its Hopeful, Reflective Tone, This Book Is Written For Readers Who Love Historical Fiction With Heart—Perfect For Readers Aged 12 And Up And For Adults Who Crave Stories About Resilience, Empathy, And The Bonds That Endure Beyond War.
Two Timelines Weave Through Little Manfred, Carrying Walter's Wartime Experiences In Britain As A Pow And His Later Life Among The People Who Welcomed Him. Interlaced With Grace's Own Stories, The Narrative Builds To A Hopeful Milestone When The World Cup Comes To Britain In 1966, Offering A Moment Of Reunion And Shared Joy After Years Apart.
Written In Warm, Accessible Prose, The Book Centers On Relationships And Memory. It Blends Quiet Scenes Of Everyday Life—A Host Family, A Child’S Questions, A Small Act Of Kindness—With Historical Texture. The Carved Wooden Dog Walter Leaves With Grace Becomes A Tender Symbol Of Their Bond, And The Pacing Balances Reflective Beats With Moments That Feel Like Fresh Air After Hardship.
After Finishing Little Manfred, Readers Gain A Deeper Sense Of How Kindness Can Bridge Borders And Eras. The Story Leaves You With Warmth And Reflection, Inviting You To Consider The Lasting Ways Friendship Shapes Lives—Even After The Fiercest Conflicts.
Product Details
Publisher
Harper Collins (India) Publishers
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
BK0005352
ISBN
9780007491636
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.9 x 1.4 x 19.6 cm
Binding
Paperback
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