The Bakehouse

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Bert wants nothing more than to be old enough to fight in the war—to handle weapons, defend his country, and have a life filled with adventure. Little does he know that the secrets and danger of war don’t always stay at the front line, and that one boy’s actions can change everything.

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978-1-77657-068-3
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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Gecko Press ™
Language English
Publication Date 2020-01-01
Text Type Fiction—Historical
BISACS JUV016080, JUV030080, JUV039180
Dewey [Fic]
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Author: Joy Cowley

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s best-loved writers. Her awards include the Margaret Mahy Medal; the NZ Post Children’s Book Award 2006; the Roberta Long Medal, Alabama, USA; and the AW Reed Award for Contribution to New Zealand Literature. She is a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

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The Bakehouse

Bert wants nothing more than to be old enough to fight in the war—to handle weapons, defend his country, and have a life filled with adventure. Little does he know that the secrets and danger of war don’t always stay at the front line, and that one boy’s actions can change… View available downloads →