Kirjahaku

Rascal is a mischievous rabbit who gets himself into all kinds of trouble because he doesn't listen to what he is told. His dad was an explorer but he went out one day and never came back. One day Rascal is so bored he decides to go on an adventure to Greenpastures, the warren at the other side of the village. He will go to look for his dad. He will meet many dangers on the way but this little rabbit has always been lucky before. Will Rascal's luck run out when he meets a hungry fox, Boris the vicious farm dog, Prince Charles a big ginger cat or Albert an angry gardener? Can Mario the chef manage to make him into rabbit hotpot? Will the screaming, excited girls in the park capture him and, worse still, how will he cross the busy main road? Read on to see if Rascal manages to get back home.

It is 1945, WW2 is still raging when Vi and Jack accompany Freddy on a dangerous journey behind enemy lines in search of his parents. Freddy's grew up in Germany, his Dad worked for the British Government. In August 1939, just before the outbreak of WW2, his parents sent him to England to stay with Aunty Win. Although they intended to return to England the following month his parents never arrived. He hasn't heard from them since 1942. Rumours say the war is almost over but Freddy can't wait he decides to go to Germany and find his parents. When his cousin Vi discovers his plan she insists on joining him. Jack a young evacuee who lives with them says they're not leaving him behind. The story takes place early in 1945 and the children experience danger, excitement, despair and sadness during their journey. They develop friendships and gain an insight into their own strengths and weaknesses as they cope with the reality and anguish of war.