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Carrie's War
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Goodnight Mister Tom
by Michelle Magorian (1981)
★4.55(10 ratings)
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of World War II. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mum back in London.
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Kensuke's Kingdom
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This novel, like 'Goodnight Mister Tom', delves into the profound effects of war on young lives.
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Under the Hawthorn Tree
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