304 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141301440
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,210 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
hopeful 63%
reflective 34%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
challenging 18%
informative 12%
funny 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Bullying
304 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141301440
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,210 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
hopeful 63%
reflective 34%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
challenging 18%
informative 12%
funny 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Bullying