Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, War, ConfinementMinor
Suicide, VomitCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2577 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 59%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 26%
dark 22%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
funny 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating
320 pages | first published 1981
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Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...Book Information
320 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, War, ConfinementMinor
Suicide, VomitCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2577 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 59%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
adventurous 26%
dark 22%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
funny 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating