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If the Invader Comes

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Pub Date 7 May 2026 | Archive Date 14 Apr 2026


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Description

With the spectre of a Nazi invasion looming over Britain, three children are forced into an unlikely allyship in this gripping wartime tale from multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer.

June 1940 – after the devastating defeat of the British forces at Dunkirk, the terrifying prospect of a Nazi invasion of Britain seems ever more likely. In these dark days, three children whose parents are involved in top-secret war work are brought together in unlikely ally ship, covering for their parents and facing down malicious gossip as they come under suspicion from their local community.

Forced to confront the brutal realities of war as it affects every aspect of their lives, the children find the courage to play their part, rescuing survivors and refugees at sea, and undertaking river patrols to detect German E-boat incursions.

But when it appears that the invader is at their shores, will they be able to pull off the most daring feat of all?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+.

With the spectre of a Nazi invasion looming over Britain, three children are forced into an unlikely allyship in this gripping wartime tale from multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer....


A Note From the Publisher

Award-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. The company receives wonderful feedback from parents, teachers and librarians every week, who have struggled to find age-appropriate, enjoyable and accessible books for their children. “You have given my children one of the most special gifts ever. To read!” – Parent

Award-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident...


Advance Praise

Praise for Tom Palmer's war fiction:

"The best children's book I've read yet about the Holocaust" TIM ROBERTSON, CEO ANNE FRANK TRUST

"One of the very finest historical storytellers for children" PHIL EARLE

"Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this" LOVEREADING4KIDS

"If you are new to his books, prepare to be astounded" BOOKS FOR TOPICS

"The master of accessible historical fiction" SCOPE FOR IMAGINATION

Praise for Tom Palmer's war fiction:

"The best children's book I've read yet about the Holocaust" TIM ROBERTSON, CEO ANNE FRANK TRUST

"One of the very finest historical storytellers for children" PHIL...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9780008802226
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)
PAGES 208

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