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Good Night Mr Tom Author: Winner of the 1982 IRA Children's Book AwardLondon is poised on the brink of World War 11. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech--the abused child of a single mother--is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradu... more »
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is very intense but a good read. It is about evacuees from the London area because WWII was beginning. This particular town is painted different than most during this era. The people are nice and giving. If anyone does misuse the children they are put out for it! The major characters meet each other and both are not too sure of the other. It tells the story of a lost soul bringing healing to another lost soul. There are some intense and disgusting scenes but when you come out on the other side it is worth it! I don't recommend this book for anyone under the age of 12 or 13.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wonderful story. I loved it.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
What a lovely book - very poignant and the voices are well written and believable.
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