When the Siren Wailed by Noel Streatfeild Hardcover Book

Description: When the Siren Wailed by Noel Streatfeild A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister TomA compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it. Jacqueline WilsonWhen war breaks out in September 1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside. The Colonels comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy, who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they cant risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and their little brother that they must run away, back to London and their mum. The children are shocked to see London now pitted with craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to find their mum in the middle of an air raid?A brilliantly page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes, based on her own real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child interested in wartime and classic adventure stories. Author Biography Noel Streatfeild (1895-1986) was born in Amberley, Sussex. Her father was Bishop of Lewes and her great-grandmother was the prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry. She was a mischievous child, often in trouble at home. While growing up, she and her sisters put on plays for parish causes and, after making munitions during World War I, she trained as an actress. Review A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it. -- Jacqueline Wilson Long Description A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it. Jacqueline WilsonWhen war breaks out in September 1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside. The Colonels comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy, who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they cant risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and their little brother that they must run away, back to London and their mum. The children are shocked to see London now pitted with craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to find their mum in the middle of an air raid?A brilliantly page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes , based on her own real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child interested in wartime and classic adventure stories. Review Quote A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it. Promotional "Headline" A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom Details ISBN1510109897 Author Noel Streatfeild Pages 208 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 1510109897 ISBN-13 9781510109896 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-09-02 UK Release Date 2021-09-02 Imprint Orion Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 9-11 DEWEY 823.912 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-09-27 AU Release Date 2021-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133023006;

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