This read was different than what I had expected, but it was still enjoyable. Character development is good and the story line interesting. Aside fromThis read was different than what I had expected, but it was still enjoyable. Character development is good and the story line interesting. Aside from the story beginning on a German sub, it mostly takes place on a desolate island populated by a few hardy families and taken over by a landing party of Nazi soldiers who must find the secret papers. The story is well thought out and there are interesting twists and turns. Do the Nazi's find the packet of secret papers that could change the course of the war? Does the brave young hero Billy and Ailie the girl he loves survive? You will enjoy the answers when you read the book.