The Little Ships

The Little Ships

A story of the heroic rescue at DunkirkIn May of 1940 - the early days of World War II - half a million British and French soldiers were trapped in France.

Weak and wounded, they urgently needed help. it came in the form of countless small craft, steered by brave men, in the legendary armada of 'little ships' that sailed across the English Channel.

Many people wanted to be part of the rescue mission.

Here is the story of a girl who was so determined to help that she disguised herself as a boy to blend in with the men as they sailed towards Dunkirk.

The Little Ships
Author: Louise Borden
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
ISBN: 9781847800817