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geenag90's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant book, with an absorbing story, suitable for readers young and old, I will be passing it on to my Grandad next.
lindsey74's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
Although this is a children’s book I really enjoyed reading it! I’m using it as my next shared read with two home schooled children that I teach. Lots of great ideas for lessons and activities within the book.
waddlealot's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
misshobbs_y5's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
5.0
hurlyburlywitch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Extremely solid historical fiction for kids/tweens. Emotional, hopeful, and with a clear underlying moral message of antifascism and acceptance of others.
Made me absolutely sob in the last quarter or so, though I admit I'm an easy crier.
Made me absolutely sob in the last quarter or so, though I admit I'm an easy crier.
emily_deane01's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lmn9812's review against another edition
4.0
gripping, heartbreaking at times, a celebration of hope & just wonderful.
kathryngreen28's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars- a nice easy read and a good story about the war.
julie_responsibly's review against another edition
3.0
Good: historical stuff I didn't know (adult refugees had to be smuggled, since UK closed their borders, interesting kindertransport and evacuation of kids from London details, personal gasmasks, etc).
Not great: The story didn't feel well thought out - a shame since it wouldn't have been that hard to strengthen.
Not great: The story didn't feel well thought out - a shame since it wouldn't have been that hard to strengthen.