English KS2: Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo

An abridgement of Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. The story is a classic tale of secrecy and adventure set during World War Two. David Carey and his friend Tucky, two boys from London, are evacuated to a peaceful location in the Devon countryside. But the War is closer than they think.

There is a new Resource Pack with guidance, worksheets for each episode and suggestions for a range of follow-up activities.

David, Tucky and their school friends travel to Paddington Station to be evacuated to Devon.

1: Leaving London

The two boys arrive in Exeter and find out who will look after them.

2: A long journey

David and Tucky settle into life on the farm with Ann and Mr Reynolds.

3: The townies in the countryside

The two boys have been searching for the German plane when David has an accident.

4: Home alone

David finds out the mysterious person who saved his life is a German airman.

5: One good turn deserves another

The boys are seen by an RAF spotter plane while delivering food to the German airmen.

6: A narrow escape

How will the army and villagers react when they see the boys bringing in a German airman?

7: Local heroes

The boys are congratulated for their bravery...but Mr Reynolds knows all that has happened.

8: The secret's out

Resources

Resource Pack

Guidance, worksheets and follow-up activities - suitable for use in school and at home (pdf)

Resource Pack

Use this activity worksheet to sequence events in the story in the correct order.

Friend or Foe sequencing activity

Friend or Foe - slideshow of episode images

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  1. Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. 1: Leaving London

    1. Leaving London

    David and Tucky at Paddington Station.