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The American army is surrounded by Germans in Bastogne, Belgium General Patton and the 101st Airborne must try to save them. Will the courage of a brave girl from the town make her a WW2 hero? Join best friends Willy, a jeep and Sherman, a tank in a fact-based World War II military fiction for children of the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. Facts and photographs are included after the illustrated story.

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Willy and Sherman: Battle of the Bulge teaches America's kids accurate WWII history in an engaging way that includes great life lessons such as the meaning of solid friendship and good listening skills. The story reminds us that we continue to be a free nation because of the brave men and women who serve in our military. --Judy Lane Frazier, president, We The Kids The personification of Willy and Sherman makes it easier to hear the story of the Battle of the Bulge without it being too graphic and difficult for young readers. We must never forget the heroism and sacrifices of so many. This is a story that belongs in every library. --Elaine Lowry Brye, author of Be Safe, Love Mom I enjoyed reading this creative account of the Battle of the Bulge. It brought back many memories of my service during WWII. --John Yester, Staff Sargent, 295th Combat Engineers, World War II veteran

"""Willy and Sherman: Battle of the Bulge teaches America's kids accurate WWII history in an engaging way that includes great life lessons such as the meaning of solid friendship and good listening skills. The story reminds us that we continue to be a free nation because of the brave men and women who serve in our military."" --Judy Lane Frazier, president, We The Kids ""The personification of Willy and Sherman makes it easier to hear the story of the Battle of the Bulge without it being too graphic and difficult for young readers. We must never forget the heroism and sacrifices of so many. This is a story that belongs in every library."" --Elaine Lowry Brye, author of Be Safe, Love Mom ""I enjoyed reading this creative account of the Battle of the Bulge. It brought back many memories of my service during WWII."" --John Yester, Staff Sargent, 295th Combat Engineers, World War II veteran"

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Dave DeVisser's interest in World War II history began fifteen years ago when he purchased and restored a 1942 military jeep with his friend Dave Scheffers. Since then, he has built an extensive library of books on the war, and authored Willy and Sherman: Battle on the Beach, a children's book about D-Day. Dave is a member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), and enjoys displaying his jeep and sharing his knowledge at veterans' Honor Flight Tours and school events. Dave's father was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Philippine Islands and Okinawa. The motivation to write the story about the Battle of the Bulge originated in the author's desire to spark children's interest in the history of WWII and to show them the value of loyal friendships. Learn more about the author at www.davedevisser.com. Cary VanderVeen has been an artist most of his life. When Cary was a young boy, his father gave him a crow quill pen and taught him how to draw with pen and ink. When Cary was thirteen, his grandmother gave him her watercolor brushes. He still uses the pen and the brushes. Cary has a bachelor's degree in fine art and art education, and a master's degree in painting. He has taught art for more than thirty years in public and private schools. Over the years, Cary has been in art organizations, art shows and art competitions, and his artwork is in many private collections.

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