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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this one. An engaging tale of like in Southern England in the months before D-Day. Families forced off their land, cats gone missing, friends made and lost.
It all works out in the end in a most charming way.
It all works out in the end in a most charming way.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
Looking back, I think this book is what kickstarted my interest in history!! - I first read it when I was 11 because I remember sitting reading it on the balcony of the hotel in Disney Florida when my mum was pregnant with Lou so it will have been October 2011 and I don’t think that I would have been exposed to much other ways of learn about history before high school.
I still think about this book and it’s still on my bookshelf, holds a special place in my heart
I still think about this book and it’s still on my bookshelf, holds a special place in my heart
Lily Tregenza lives in a farm with her family. But then the war arrives.
When she and her family are forced to move outside of the land they are going to use for training, Lily’s cat Tips goes missing into the danger. And she goes in to look for herself…
I got this book from the mystery wrapped books that my local library were doing. This book is more for younger readers as it has big text and a good moral; as most other Michael Morpurgo books are. I thought this book was okay, but I am not a huge fan of this genre so I give it 3/5 stars.
When she and her family are forced to move outside of the land they are going to use for training, Lily’s cat Tips goes missing into the danger. And she goes in to look for herself…
I got this book from the mystery wrapped books that my local library were doing. This book is more for younger readers as it has big text and a good moral; as most other Michael Morpurgo books are. I thought this book was okay, but I am not a huge fan of this genre so I give it 3/5 stars.
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Once again, Morpurgo lifts the veil of some of the silenced stories from the wars. This time he explores, through the eyes of Lily Tregenza, life in the seaside village of Slapton. During the Second World War, we discover how this little town was overtaken by American troops who used the land to practice and prepare for D-Day. Tragedy strikes and, as is often Morpurgo's way, he wraps the tragedy with love and hope, ensuring that the history never swamps the narrative. These stories are always, always about people and are richer for it.
emotional
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Death of parent
Its a refreshing and yet heart-wrenching story bundled into an engaging narrative. The little girl, Lily, conveys deep and powerful emotions. About living through the war, leaving their homes, loosing loved ones, and finding joy again, all wrapped up in a layer of innocence. Sad but beautiful, with a happy ending, perfect for a cozy weekend read.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No