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9 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 1981 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140998122
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
Readers who appreciate heartfelt, emotionally resonant stories of resilience and transformative relationships set against the backdrop of historical turmoil.
Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...
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Moods
emotional: 94%
sad: 70%
hopeful: 65%
inspiring: 35%
reflective: 32%
dark: 24%
adventurous: 22%
challenging: 18%
funny: 12%
informative: 11%
tense: 10%
lighthearted: 9%
relaxing: 6%
mysterious: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Child deathModerate
War, Death, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Antisemitism, Vomit9 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 1981 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140998122
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
Readers who appreciate heartfelt, emotionally resonant stories of resilience and transformative relationships set against the backdrop of historical turmoil.
Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 94%
sad: 70%
hopeful: 65%
inspiring: 35%
reflective: 32%
dark: 24%
adventurous: 22%
challenging: 18%
funny: 12%
informative: 11%
tense: 10%
lighthearted: 9%
relaxing: 6%
mysterious: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, Child deathModerate
War, Death, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Antisemitism, Vomit