by Michelle Magorian (Author), Michelle Magorian (Author), Julia Eccleshare (Introduction)
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. 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 from his mother back in London...This is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 448
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 06 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 0140372334
ISBN 13: 9780140372335
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Prizes: Winner of Guardian Children's Fiction Award 1982. Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003. Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.