When the Sirens Wailed by Noel Streatfeild

When the Sirens Wailed

Noel Streatfeild with Judith Gwyn Brown (Illustrator)

176 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction childrens historical adventurous hopeful informative fast-paced

Description

It is 1939, and the Clark family (Nobby and Rosie, and the children Laura, Andy and Tim) lives in South London. Although they are poor - and often hungry - they have a happy home.There is talk that there may be a war with the Germans, and one Satu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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