Wounded and alone behind enemy lines, a young pilot must find his way
to freedom in this gripping, beloved novel
When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the
World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant
danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable
journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves
from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or
even the names of the people who help him along the way. Each day brings
him closer to home, yet every step in enemy territory invites new
dangers.
Even as Henry fights for his own life, he quickly grows to realize the
peril that surrounds all of the French people, and to admire the courage
of the freedom fighters who risk death to protect him. Suspenseful and
achingly true, this critically-acclaimed and deeply beloved novel
explores the heartbreak of war, the strength of human spirit, and one
young man's struggle to protect the things he loves.