{"product_id":"across-the-minefields-9780062860507","title":"Across the Minefields","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great Escapes series is here--perfect for fans of the I Survived series \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJune, 1942--Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War Two. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued. The French troops were going to break out in the middle of the night--crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory--to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the lives of thousands of military men at risk, stakes were high. But Officer Travers didn't face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor reluctant readers to total bookworms, this gripping historical fiction story--featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations--will leave you eager to read the whole series \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBernardin, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJames Bernardin is a versatile and prolific illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. He has illustrated Laura Numeroff's \u003cem\u003eWould I Trade My Parents?\u003c\/em\u003e, Eve Bunting's \u003cem\u003eToo Many Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, and Candy Chand's \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Prayers of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also created artwork for numerous book covers, including Mary Pope Osborne's Tales from the Odyssey series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames lives on Bainbridge Island in Washington State with his wife, Lisa, and two sons, Wyeth and Bryson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrown, W. N.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. N. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance writer who has written for Time-Life Books' \u003cem\u003eMysteries of the Unknown \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMysteries of the Criminal Mind \u003c\/em\u003eand written articles on historical artifacts, scientific discoveries, and popular culture. Originally from Texas, he currently lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToler, Pamela D.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePamela D. Toler is the author of \u003cem\u003eAcross the Minefields, \u003c\/em\u003ethe forthcoming sixth book in the Great Escapes series\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50380013175058,"sku":"9780062860507","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_041e908c-966a-440b-8904-ab42cc642c12.jpg?v=1728673132","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/across-the-minefields-9780062860507","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}