Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos
by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Alexsei Bitskoff
Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 7+
Published by Faber, 2026
About this book
Jimmy and his friends are keen to be part of the action in wartime London. So they form the Cobb Street Commandos. Their headquarters is a bombed-out house, and they're ready for a mission. In these three stories, the Cobb Street Commandos raise money for Spitfires, help the Dad's Army train against the real Army, and even meet Winston Churchill himself!
These three fun stories are full of historical detail, bringing many wartime facts to life. Jimmy's enthusiasm to get involved is infectious, and the stories have heart as well as action. There is rivalry at school, danger in an air-raid and, heartbreakingly, a father is reported missing in action. The award-winning Tony Bradman is adept at historical fiction, and with Alexsei Biskoff's energetic illustrations throughout, this slim volume offers much for a reader to enjoy.
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