The Enemy

by James Riordan

Published 19 July 2001
War brings out the worst in some people, and the best in others. It's spring 1940 in occupied France when Marie and her mother find themselves looking after two injured soldiers. But one is English and the other is German, and they are sworn enemies. The two patients must not find out about each other. Will the compassion and understanding of one girl and her mother be enough to keep the peace?

The Enemy

by James Riordan

Published 17 January 2002
War brings out the worst in some people, and the best in others. It's spring 1940 in occupied France when Marie and her mother find themselves looking after two injured soldiers. But one is English and the other is German, and they are sworn enemies. The two patients must not find out about each other. Will the compassion and understanding of one girl and her mother be enough to keep the peace?

WWII: A Young Girl's Story

by James Riordan

Published 26 November 2015

It's spring 1940 in occupied France when Marie and her mother find themselves looking after two injured soldiers. But one is English and the other is German, and they are sworn enemies. The two patients must not find out about each other. Will the compassion and understanding of one girl and her mother be enough to keep the peace?

Part of a unique collection of fictional stories about young people caught up in real-life conflicts and disasters. Through their eyes we experience the day-to-day hardships and dangers of living through troubled times from throughout history.


It's 1930s America and the Depression has ripped the nation apart. Poverty is rife and families are starving. Fourteen-year-old Molly has no one to rely on but herself. She has to find work - any work. But with millions of people unemployed the competition for jobs is stiff, and the only way to find work is to travel. Riding the freight trains in search of a square meal, Molly sees the misery of the Depression at first hand.

Part of a unique collection of fictional stories about young people caught up in real-life conflicts and disasters. Through their eyes we experience the day-to-day hardships and dangers of living through troubled times from throughout history.


Boxcar Molly

by James Riordan

Published 18 April 2002
This story is set in 1930s Depression-hit America. In an effort to find work, fourteen-year-old Molly travels the railroads. As she rides the freight trains through the cities and the countryside, Molly experiences the misery of the Depression at first hand.

Boxcar Molly

by James Riordan

Published 20 September 2001
This story is set in 1930s Depression-hit America. In an effort to find work, fourteen-year-old Molly travels the railroads. As she rides the freight trains through the cities and the countryside, Molly sees the misery of the Depression at first hand.