Tom Slade with the Boys Over There

"Tom Slade with the Boys Over There" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is an adventure story set during World War I, telling of a young American named Tom Slade who bravely escapes a German prison camp. Tom is determined to reunite with his French friend Armand and help fight the Germans. The story begins by introducing the Leteur family in Alsace, living in their old home under strict German rule and yearning for their homeland, France. Tom's arrival brings news of Armand and a spark of hope to the Leteurs, leading to a suspenseful plan to overcome the dangers ahead involving mistrust, fear, and action amidst German soldiers.