When the Siren Wailed

When the Siren Wailed

by Noel Streatfeild
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 02/09/2021

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A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom


'A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it.' Jacqueline Wilson


When war breaks out in September 1939, Laura, Andy and Tim Clark are evacuated to the countryside. The Colonel's comfortable home in Dorset is a huge contrast to their cramped terraced house in London, where their loving parents struggle to put the next meal on the table. Though unused to having children around, the Colonel proves to be a kind and generous, if gruff, guardian until a terrible turn of events means the kids must move on. When they discover they are to live with Miss Justworthy, who is rumoured to feed her evacuees on cat food, Andy insists they can't risk staying. He persuades his sensible older sister and their little brother that they must run away, back to London and their mum.


The children are shocked to see London now pitted with craters and ruined buildings. And no sooner have they stepped off the train than the skies are lit by searchlights and filled with the crack of bombs and the glow of fires. How will they be able to find their mum in the middle of an air raid?


A brilliantly page-turning read from the author of Ballet Shoes, based on her own real-life experience in the Second World War. Perfect for any child interested in wartime and classic adventure stories.

ISBN:
9781510109919
9781510109919
Category:
Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
02-09-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Noel Streatfeild

Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress.

She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.

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