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Pocket-sized books which are both entertaining and informative, covering little-known oddities and popular myths surrounding a wide range of subjects. With text boxes, ridiculous recipes, fascinating lists, quirky tales and b/w illustrations with humorous captions. Ages: 8+
Synopsis
When war broke out in 1939, few knew that they would soon be fighting to survive, let alone how or when it would end. This title looks at the measures the British government took to ensure the wellbeing of its people during wartime, and how the British public dealt with it.