Barker, Michelle,

A year of borrowed men / by Michelle Barker ; illustrated by Renné Benoit. - 40 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 24 x 27 cm.

When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, 6-year old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow 3 French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat them as enemies, but the family finds ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on the early childhood memories of the author's mother.

ISBN: 9781927485835 (bound)

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 20159023319

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945
Germany
Remembrance Day theme
Prisoners of war
Kindness
Empathy
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945
Prisonniers de guerre

Dewey Class. No.: jC813/.6