House of Spies

House of Spies

by Griselda Gifford (Author)

Synopsis

It's wartime Britain, and the bombs are falling. Pip has been evacuated to the country where she meets a new friend. They become aware of another evacuee who is not fitting in so well. The relations he is staying with are stigmatised by the locals as enemy aliens and possible spies. When bombs fall actually in the village, an angry mob descends on this hapless family. It transpires that they are refugees from similar behaviour in continental Europe, and this is a terrifying scenario for them to have to relive.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Andersen
Published: 06 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 1842704591
ISBN 13: 9781842704592
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A gripping World War II evacuee story that also confronts the important and topical theme of wartime prejudice against foreigners.

Media Reviews
'Highly readable' School Librarian. 'Most beautifully told' Leon Garfield, Guardian
Author Bio
Griselda Gifford has had over 25 books for children published and has also written short stories for adults. She has run writing workshops for children and adults and now teaches Creative Writing at an Adult Education Centre. She exhibits and sells her paintings locally and belongs to a photographic club. She lives with her husband and her pet dog, Toby.