The Model Maker: A World War II Veteran’s Story

✍ Scribed by Brett S. Weber, Eileen Slifer (illustrator)

Publisher: BookSurge
Year: 2006
Tongue: English
Leaves: 37
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

The Model Maker is inspired by the personal account of a World War II veteran's experiences during the Battle of the Bulge. Bill spends a good deal of his time working on his model airplanes. They mean more to him than just a usual hobby, however. They remind him of a time and a place when these models were replaced with real planes, and his tranquil, rural setting was replaced with gunfire, thick forests, and an ever-present danger. Through his models, he recalls his story in a simple, quiet way that belies the harsh reality of the Battle of the Bulge. This story is meant to capture the interest of the young reader, and to serve as a springboard into an important historical lesson. The event of World War II was a pivotal point in modern history. It is imperative that the lessons learned by this "Greatest Generation" should never be lost or forgotten.

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