It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline.

Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans breaking through...

This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

This book features in the following series: Edge-World War One Short Stories, World War 1 Short Stories .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This book is part of a HiLo reading scheme, combining high interest relative to the required reading skill.

There are 64 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jim Eldridge has seen action all over the world. A former member of sabotage and SAR (Search and Rescue) teams, he now lives under an assumed name somewhere in the UK. Tony Bradman was born in London in 1954. He has written poetry, picture