Cover of The deserter
Read Time: ~2.5 hr

The deserter

by Nigel Gray (1990)

About this book

Four English children form a close friendship with a young deserter from the British army and help him escape from the authorities.

Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe deserter Lead Character

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