Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, AbandonmentModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Vomit, AntisemitismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2789 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
hopeful 61%
reflective 35%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 27%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
informative 14%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8%Average rating
386 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780140372335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
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
386 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: 9780140372335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
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, AbandonmentModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Vomit, AntisemitismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2789 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
hopeful 61%
reflective 35%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 27%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
informative 14%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8%Average rating