Taffy has been a favorite of young and old alike since it was first published on may 9, 1957. Enjoy the book special thanks to unc press for allowingtaffy of torpedo junction. Almost 400 ships were sunk, mostly during the second happy time in 1942, and over 5,000 people were killed, many of whom were civilians and merchant marines. Back in print a longtime favorite of several generations of tar heels, taffy of torpedo junction is the thrilling adventure story of thirteenyearold taffy willis, who, with the help of her pony and dog, exposes a ring of nazi spies operating. To ensure delivery of installments, check your tabs and drag dailylit emails to the primary tab. It was about a girl named taffy who lived on the cape hatteras coast during world war 2. Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter goodreads. A longtime favorite of several generations of tar heels, taffy of torpedo junction is the thrilling adventure story of thirteenyearold taffy willis, who, with the help of her pony and dog, exposes a ring of nazi spies operating from a secluded house on hatteras island. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate. Choose among the words and taffy of torpedo juncphrases and questions chosen for this study guide to support your study. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nell wise wechter books online. Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter in which book did a character notice that the adults would stop talking or suddenly change their conversation if she walked their way. Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter, paperback.
This was the secret war off the us coast during world war ii. In 1942, thirteenyearold taffy, living with her grandfather on hatteras island, inadvertently helps capture nazi spies responsible for passing information to offshore german submarines engaged in torpedoing american ships. Use the style of hard news stories who, what, applied to current events. North carolina newspapers to serialize and publish the story through their newspaper in education programs. What taffy discovers is a ring of nazi spies, and it is up to her to help the coast guard capture them. Written by spencer white for an 8th grade book report. Taffy of torpedo junction is the thrilling adventure story of thirteenyearold taffy willis, who, with the help of her pony and dog, exposes a ring of nazi spies operating from a secluded house on hatteras island, north carolina, during world war ii. Taffy was based on the real life carol white dillon 1928. The torpedo alley, or torpedo junction, off north carolina, is one of the graveyards of the atlantic ocean, named for the high number of attacks on allied shipping by german uboats in world war ii.
Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter scholastic. Taffy of torpedo junction chapel hill books kindle. Taffy of torpedo junction nell wise wechter a young girl watches for saboteurs off the north carolina coast during world war ii. In 1942, thirteenyearold taffy, living with her grandfather on hatteras island. If you use gmail, your installments and notifications may be going to the newly introduced promotions tab. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter, bland simpson. Taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter, paperback barnes. The story of the 4 chaplains is one of the most tragic yet uplifting accounts in world war ii history. Mar 20, 2011 written by spencer white for an 8th grade book report. German uboats also preyed on merchant shipping off the u.
Coast guard, and planes of the army air corps, began to prevent the uboat attacks. Read taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter for free with a 30 day free trial. Back in print a longtime favorite of several generations of tar heels, taffy of torpedo junction is the thrilling adventure story of thirteenyearold. Set in the time of wwii, and written by outer banks local nell wise wechtert, this book is inspired by actual events. Nell wise wechters stories of the north carolina coast for kids posted by anna on 9 january 20, 2.
Partly based on a true story, the book is a tribute to the courage of the people who lived near torpedo junction, a real place just off cape hatteras where german uboats sank more than sixty american ships in just six months in 1942. Some portrayed characters out of the novel, taffy of torpedo junction, a fictional childrens book based on events that took place at cape hatteras, where. This was the secret war off the us coast during world war. The classic outer banks childrens book for over 50 years. Almost 400 ships were sunk, mostly during the second happy time in 1942, and over 5,000 people were killed, many of whom were civilians and. Nell wise wechter is the author of taffy of torpedo junction 3.
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Even if youre not from north carolinathis is a great book full of adventure and mystery. Buy taffy of torpedo junction by nell wise wechter online at alibris. This teachers guide includes definitions and explanations of words and phrases and answers to most of. For readers of all ages, the book brings to life the dramatic. Set against the stunning backdrop of the outer banks, visitors and readers will agree that the tide forever changes you. Taffy was based on the real life carol white dillon 1928, who is now the owner of the outer banks motel in buxton, nc, when she was a girl of.
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