304 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,013 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 63%
reflective 36%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
tense 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, War, ConfinementMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Bullying
304 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,013 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 63%
reflective 36%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
tense 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 99%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, War, ConfinementMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Bullying