358 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141354804
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons fro...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,841 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
hopeful 61%
reflective 35%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 26%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
informative 14%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Vomit, Antisemitism
358 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141354804
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons fro...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,841 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
hopeful 61%
reflective 35%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 26%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
informative 14%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Vomit, Antisemitism