Don Hale Over There

"Don Hale Over There" by W. Crispin Sheppard is a story set during World War I, telling about Don Hale and his friends as they work as Red Cross ambulance drivers in France. The story mixes bravery, friendship, and mystery as Don deals with the challenges of war and tries to solve a puzzle about missing art from a castle. The book starts with Don and the other drivers getting ready for action, their jokes hiding their worry about what is to come. Soon, they hear rumors about stolen art from the Château de Morancourt, and Don decides to investigate. The beginning of the book shows how close the ambulance drivers are and hints at exciting events as they do their jobs, explore the mysterious castle, and face the dangers of war.