
A year of borrowed men
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), War stories
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, 6-year old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow 3 French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat them as enemies, but the family… finds ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on the early childhood memories of the author's mother. Grades K-3. 2015.