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Based on true-life events during the Second World War "Hitler's Canary" is a funny and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue. From the well-known comedian Sandy Toksvig. Ages: 9-11yrs.
Synopsis
Talks about April 1940 when the German troops began pouring into Denmark. When it became clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues - smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across to Sweden.
