If the Invader Comes

Discover the gripping new wartime series from author Tom Palmer, set against the terrifying backdrop of a potential Nazi invasion of Britain in June 1940. Following the defeat at Dunkirk, three children find themselves drawn into an unlikely alliance as they navigate suspicion and danger in their local community.

Forced to confront the brutal realities of war, these children must find the courage to play their part. Their efforts include rescuing survivors and refugees at sea, and undertaking vital river patrols to detect German E-boat incursions. As the threat of invasion draws closer, they face their most daring challenge yet.

• Gripping historical fiction focusing on military and war themes.
• Features an unlikely alliance between three children during WWII.
• Includes themes of courage, community suspicion, and wartime heroism.
• Written by multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer.

• Author: Tom Palmer
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 9 years and up
• Print Length: 208 pages
• Dimensions: 129mm x 198mm (approx. 12.86 x 19.84 cm)
• Weight: 180 g
• ISBN-10: 000880222X
• ISBN-13: 978-0008802226
• Color: Four-color
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026

This compelling historical novel explores how ordinary children rise to extraordinary challenges when the invader seems at the shores.