Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot: A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy That Dropped from the Sky
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 48
Published: 2013
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"Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot" tells the inspiring true story set during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, when West Berlin faced a blockade by Soviet forces. Young Mercedes, a sweet German girl, eagerly anticipated the arrival of American planes delivering supplies to her city. Among the pilots, Captain Gail Halvorsen, known as the "Candy Bomber," would drop candy and chocolate bars for the children below, tied with handkerchief parachutes. Mercedes’s delight in these treats symbolizes hope and friendship amid hardship. The story illustrates the power of kindness and resilience during a time of great turmoil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called True Story .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Sleeping Bear Press .
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
