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pagesbylara's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
euroquinn's review against another edition
5.0
Πρώτο βιβλίο του 2022 κι εντελώς τυχαία επιλογή, καθώς είναι ένα βιβλίο που βρισκόταν στην βιβλιοθήκη του αδερφού μου. Δηλώνω ενοχή! Το διάλεξα γιατί έχει ωραίο εξώφυλλο.
Παρόλα αυτά, η ιστορία με συνεπήρε. Ο Άλφι ζει με την οικογένειά του στο Λονδίνο και στα πέμπτα του γενέθλια ξεσπάει ο Α' Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος. Ο μπαμπάς του, Τζόρτζι, κατατάσσεται εθελοντικά στις στρατιωτικές δυνάμεις κι έπειτα από εκπαίδευση τον στέλνουν στα χαρακώματα. Ο Άλφι και η μητέρα του παλεύουν να βγάλουν τα προς το ζην. Ο Άλφι είναι ιδιαίτερα έξυπνος και πολύ θαρραλέος και καταστρώνει μυστικές αποστολές, το σκοπό των οποίων δε μπορώ να σας αποκαλύψω.
Χαίρομαι που αυτό το βιβλίο ανήκει στην παιδική λογοτεχνία και σίγουρα θα το δωριζα σε παιδιά μεγάλων τάξεων του Δημοτικού ή και του Γυμνασίου. Για έναν ενήλικα που έχει περιορισμένες γνώσεις για τον Α' Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο (βλπ. εμένα) θα ήταν μια εξαιρετική αρχή.
Παρόλα αυτά, η ιστορία με συνεπήρε. Ο Άλφι ζει με την οικογένειά του στο Λονδίνο και στα πέμπτα του γενέθλια ξεσπάει ο Α' Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος. Ο μπαμπάς του, Τζόρτζι, κατατάσσεται εθελοντικά στις στρατιωτικές δυνάμεις κι έπειτα από εκπαίδευση τον στέλνουν στα χαρακώματα. Ο Άλφι και η μητέρα του παλεύουν να βγάλουν τα προς το ζην. Ο Άλφι είναι ιδιαίτερα έξυπνος και πολύ θαρραλέος και καταστρώνει μυστικές αποστολές, το σκοπό των οποίων δε μπορώ να σας αποκαλύψω.
Χαίρομαι που αυτό το βιβλίο ανήκει στην παιδική λογοτεχνία και σίγουρα θα το δωριζα σε παιδιά μεγάλων τάξεων του Δημοτικού ή και του Γυμνασίου. Για έναν ενήλικα που έχει περιορισμένες γνώσεις για τον Α' Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο (βλπ. εμένα) θα ήταν μια εξαιρετική αρχή.
undeadpoets_society's review against another edition
4.0
WWI is not talked about nearly as much as WWII, and so this book was very interesting. I read this book for class, and it has some of the greatest quotes of any book I've ever read. It revolves around a young boy who's father goes away to war, and it is really interesting to see the war through his eyes. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in history, or learning more about WWI.
This book would be perfect for teaching teens about WWI, and how it affected people's lives. It takes a very innocent boy and turns his face towards adulthood in the harshest way imaginable. War books talk about some horrific things, and to see these things from the prospective of a young boy is insightful, and would be beneficial for teens, especially in our war torn world.
Warnings:
Drugs - No
Sex - No
Rock and Roll - Graphic war scenes
Violence - Yes
Language - No
This book would be perfect for teaching teens about WWI, and how it affected people's lives. It takes a very innocent boy and turns his face towards adulthood in the harshest way imaginable. War books talk about some horrific things, and to see these things from the prospective of a young boy is insightful, and would be beneficial for teens, especially in our war torn world.
Warnings:
Drugs - No
Sex - No
Rock and Roll - Graphic war scenes
Violence - Yes
Language - No
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
5.0
I received this free from the publishers via NetGalley
Stay Where You Are And Then Leave follows the story of Alfie, a nine year old boy. When Alfie was five years old, war broke out and his father promised he wouldn't sign up. However, he broke that promise. Alfie doesn't know where his father is, and he no longer get's letters. All Alfie knows is that his father is on a secret mission. One day when Alfie is shoe shining at King's Cross station he comes across a piece of paper, with his fathers name on it which says he is in a hospital. Alfie decides he needs to rescue his father.
I was pleasantly surprised by John Boyne's new book. I was slightly disappointed when I read The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas, and so I was slightly hesitant to read this. However, when I got approved for it on NetGalley I thought why not? I am glad I did as I think it was better than The Boy is the Stripped Pyjamas. Alfie was a good protagonist. Yes he was naive, but what nine year old child isn't. I did enjoy the other characters as well, such as George, Margie and Joe.
It's an enjoyable story about what a young boy would go through for love, and what he would do to help his mother out and rescue his father. Alfie doesn't go to school, except for twice a week, and instead he shines shoes and secretly puts the money in his mothers purse to help her out. It shows the hardship which many families faced during the war, and the terror they had at a knock on the door, in case it was the army telling them their loved ones have died. Stay Where You Are And Then Leave gives an insight to shell shock which many men suffered from when they went to the Front, and it shows the effect which it has on the soldiers and their families. It also portrays some importance issues, such as how those who didn't fight are perceived and the hate which those who are not British got during the war, and how both were treated like outsiders.
If you are a fan of historical fiction then I suggest you give Stay Where You Are And Then Leave a go.
Stay Where You Are And Then Leave follows the story of Alfie, a nine year old boy. When Alfie was five years old, war broke out and his father promised he wouldn't sign up. However, he broke that promise. Alfie doesn't know where his father is, and he no longer get's letters. All Alfie knows is that his father is on a secret mission. One day when Alfie is shoe shining at King's Cross station he comes across a piece of paper, with his fathers name on it which says he is in a hospital. Alfie decides he needs to rescue his father.
I was pleasantly surprised by John Boyne's new book. I was slightly disappointed when I read The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas, and so I was slightly hesitant to read this. However, when I got approved for it on NetGalley I thought why not? I am glad I did as I think it was better than The Boy is the Stripped Pyjamas. Alfie was a good protagonist. Yes he was naive, but what nine year old child isn't. I did enjoy the other characters as well, such as George, Margie and Joe.
It's an enjoyable story about what a young boy would go through for love, and what he would do to help his mother out and rescue his father. Alfie doesn't go to school, except for twice a week, and instead he shines shoes and secretly puts the money in his mothers purse to help her out. It shows the hardship which many families faced during the war, and the terror they had at a knock on the door, in case it was the army telling them their loved ones have died. Stay Where You Are And Then Leave gives an insight to shell shock which many men suffered from when they went to the Front, and it shows the effect which it has on the soldiers and their families. It also portrays some importance issues, such as how those who didn't fight are perceived and the hate which those who are not British got during the war, and how both were treated like outsiders.
If you are a fan of historical fiction then I suggest you give Stay Where You Are And Then Leave a go.
boastybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
michyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
franka_zoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
bobbybluech's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
3.75