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When The War Came Home
«A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit's incredible ability to recover»
Emma Carroll
A STIRRING HISTORICAL ADVENTURE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS.
The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away.
When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war.
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A STIRRING HISTORICAL ADVENTURE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS.
The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away.
When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen, but Johnny doesn’t even remember who he is.
As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in – and learns that some things should never be forgotten …
This mesmerising historical mystery includes an interactive clue so readers can unravel the mystery alongside the characters.
'A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit's incredible ability to recover.' Emma Carroll
The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away.
When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen, but Johnny doesn’t even remember who he is.
As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in – and learns that some things should never be forgotten …
This mesmerising historical mystery includes an interactive clue so readers can unravel the mystery alongside the characters.
'A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit's incredible ability to recover.' Emma Carroll
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Bloomsbury Childrens Books
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 320
- ISBN
- 9781526621009
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
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«A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit's incredible ability to recover»
Emma Carroll
«A gentle story about the effects of war and standing up for what you believe in, When the War Came Home’s hopeful and resilient story is sure to resonate with readers no matter the age... a light-hearted yet deeply emotional read»
Bookseller review
«If you're looking for something to look forward to in the first month of 2022, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this novel to children and adults alike. It's another wonderful history lesson in a book with all the power and emotion we need to really unlock the past»
Bookseller Review
«This is highly atmospheric historical fiction, combining authentic detail with themes of class and social justice that still resonate today»
Bookseller Book of the Month
«Beautifully told ... This appealing book is about losses healed, lies uncovered, cruelty defeated and goodness rewarded - Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times»
Praise for THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS
«An assured, thoughtful historical novel with a richly evoked post-war Welsh setting»
Guardian