The Secret Battleplane

"The Secret Battleplane" by Percy F. Westerman is exciting story that takes place during World War I, where young pals Athol Hawke and Dick Tracey take a wild ride across England, facing tough mechanical problems and the thrill of new airplane technology. The novel centers around friendship, courage, plus the spirit of inventing that defined the era. When they meet an odd inventor named Desmond Blake, they find themselves wrapped up in his world. Blake is making a super cool battleplane. It all starts when Athol and Dick are stuck in a blizzard in Shrewsbury. After talking about their bad luck with their motorbike, they look for a place to stay and end up helping Desmond Blake, who’s been secretly building this awesome plane. The book kicks off a series of exciting events, mixing cool inventions with the risks of spying during the war as they face problems from all sides and hidden bad guys.