Cover of The little ships

The little ships

The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II

by Louise Borden

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When danger surrounds the beaches of Dunkirk, a brave young girl and her father set sail in their fishing boat to help save soldiers stranded by enemy forces. Amidst a fleet of everyday heroes, they face the challenge of crossing the English Channel to bring hope and rescue to those in need. Their courage shines in this powerful tale of bravery and teamwork during a historic moment.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAdventureFamilyBraveryWar & Conflict

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0689808275
Pages
32
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,739

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Dunkirk, Battle of, Dunkerque, France, 1940 -- Juvenile fictionJuvenile fictionFictionDunkirk, Battle of, Dunkerque, France, 1940Great Britain. Army. British Expeditionary ForceDunkerque (France), Battle of, 1940Great BritainWorld War, 1939-1945 in fictionPictoral worksFathers and daughtersFathers and daughters in fictionDunkirk, Battle of, Dunkerque, France, 1940 in fictionWorld War, 1939-1945Pictorial worksChildren's fictionParent and child, fictionWorld war, 1939-1945, fictionGreat britain, fiction

Places

Great Britain