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Extremely slow start but an excellent look at the experience of children evacuated from London during WWII. It certainly wasn’t all positive. Of course I’m a sucker for a happy ending ending.

joseebutler's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is Bedknobs and Broomsticks meets The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and I'm here for it. So charming and cozy.

liliascraven's review

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hopeful fast-paced

4.5

manda_kaye's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cedardleland's review against another edition

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adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This gets compared to The War That Saved My Life because of the WW2 evacuated children premise, but it has none of the depth and feeling that that book did. I would totally read The War That Saved My Life instead.

daniellearias's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

megancrews's review against another edition

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5.0

This is a delightful middle grade book reminded me of the kind of books I adored as a kid. It is like a cup of tea on a chilly day.

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