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
304 pages | first published 1981
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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...Book Information
304 pages | first published 1981
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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...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