Description: (RARE 1944 Paperback) Behind the Enemy's Lines: A Russian Adventure for Boysby Fay King A RARE paperback, published during the war in 1944 by John Crowther. Uncommon, very collectable, ONE of only a rare few copies currently available for sale online. Some clown has one currently listed on Amazon for $800+ Go figure!Printed and bound in England by Sydenham & Co. Ltd, Bournemouth (UK). 72 pages.In very good condition for its age, despite some knocks to the edges as you can see in the photograph. Typical rusted staples, as is now common with softcovers of this type. Adelaide Epworth Book Depot stick on front cover. Otherwise mostly clean, fresh without inscriptions. Very collectable. Featuring a selection of Russian adventure stories for boys, Behind the Enemy Lines is a wonderful example of children's literature during the war years. Written by a popular children's author of the time, Fay King also wrote what today are considered very collectable novels including The Zoo Mystery, Foot-Loose in the Soviet Union, Diamonds in Springbok Valley, The Friends of the Bushveld and the Island of Happy Exiles.Contents include NINE individual EXCITING stories:Scorched EarthThe Guerrilla's OathArms from the EnemyA Dangerous AssignmentRed AirmanAttackA Village is CapturedA Forced MoveMoscow Calling Perfect lockdown reading or for home schooling.
Price: 9.95 AUD
Location: Geelong, Victoria
End Time: 2025-01-07T11:23:05.000Z
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Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Limited Edition
Region: Europe
Author: Fay King
Publisher: John Crowther
Modified Item: No
Subject: Children's
Year Printed: 1944
Sub-Subject: Collected Stories, Poems
Original/Facsimile: Original
