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alliebebbs9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Child death, Vomit, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Suicide, Excrement, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
tigerlilliereads's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
I remember watching this as a child and it always stuck with me, but I had never sat down and read the whole book.
This story is such a beautiful and heartwarming story which tackles some really dark topics. It’s about found family, growing up and how the war affected everyone. It is emotional and sad but leaves you feeling hopeful and warmed. It also is a great reminder on how the simpler things in life are so much more valuable.
For those who don’t know, the story tells of a young boy from London, will, who is sent to the country as an Evacuee during WW2. There he is taken in by an old man and his dog. Whilst there he learns what love and true friendship means and starts to put the last behind him… for a while.
This book has been out for 40 years and I believe is a children's classic. This new edition has some extra bits which celebrate the book and the author.
This story is such a beautiful and heartwarming story which tackles some really dark topics. It’s about found family, growing up and how the war affected everyone. It is emotional and sad but leaves you feeling hopeful and warmed. It also is a great reminder on how the simpler things in life are so much more valuable.
For those who don’t know, the story tells of a young boy from London, will, who is sent to the country as an Evacuee during WW2. There he is taken in by an old man and his dog. Whilst there he learns what love and true friendship means and starts to put the last behind him… for a while.
This book has been out for 40 years and I believe is a children's classic. This new edition has some extra bits which celebrate the book and the author.
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
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