The Avion my Uncle Flew (Puffin Newbery Library)

Fisher, Cyrus

ISBN 10: 0140364870 / ISBN 13: 9780140364873

Published by Puffin Books, 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Avion my Uncle Flew (Puffin Newbery Library)
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140364870
• ISBN 13: 9780140364873
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

While visiting his uncle in the mountains of France shortly after World War II, Johnny stumbles upon an evil plot being hatched by a fugitive Nazi spy.

From the Back Cover

A Newbery Honor Book

Johnny Littlehorn kicked like a steer when his parents told him he'd spend the summer in a dull little French town instead of on their Wyoming ranch. "What a way to spend a summer," Johnny thought disgustedy. That was before he discovered a pistol hidden in a loaf of bread ... and got on the trail of a fugitive Nazi spy and a stolen fortune!

"I can't think of many, if any, stories with such an engaging blend of suspense, thrills, mystery, humor-- and, yes, I have to say: charm. Plus, giving the reader, bit by bit, a remarkably good working knowledge of French without tears. More significant, I think it shows that young people can learn a lot more and a lot sooner than one might imagine. Don't be timid about giving kids a chance to learn quickly about a great many things."-- Lloyd Alexander, French linguist and author of the Newbery Medal winner The High King