Big Tom (Red Storybook)

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Life in London during the second world war, as seen through the eyes of a lively nineyearold boy. Neville Chamberlain has just made the announcement: Great Britain and Germany are at war. Mum worries about Derek in the army; Dads thinking about the Andersen shelter hes just built in the garden; Elaine is thinking about boys and stockings and her job at the factory. Jenny, aged eleven is worrying about the animals. But Bobbie aged nine, has never been so excited in his life. He thinks the war is the most fantastic game. His only worry is that it will end before he is old enough to join up he wants to see the planes He knows the names of all of them; he wants to catch a German spy; he wants to be kept in the Andersen shelter over night. Its only when his beloved Big Tom, a cat, is missing believed dead, that Bobbie realises the truth about war. A wonderful picture of childhood and a sensitive portrayal of family loyalties in times of crisis. Excitement, terror, misery and humour the poignancy of Goodnight Mr Tom plus the humour of Hope and Glory in this beautifully crafted young novel.

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