The Bombs that Brought Us Together
The Bombs that Brought Us Together by Brian Conaghan, published by Bloomsbury in 2016, is a UK edition comprising 368 pages. This narrative follows fourteen-year-old Charlie Law, who has spent his life in Little Town, a place governed by strict rules. When he encounters Pavel Duda, a refugee from the neighboring Old Country, Charlie’s understanding of these rules begins to unravel, especially as conflict escalates and the landscape of his life changes dramatically.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of friendship, violence, and the moral complexities that arise in times of war. As the situation in Little Town deteriorates, Charlie grapples with difficult choices that challenge his loyalty to those he loves. The book explores the impact of conflict on personal relationships and the lengths one might go to protect loved ones amidst chaos. This edition is presented in English and offers a poignant look at the intersection of youth and the harsh realities of military conflict.
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WINNER OF THE COSTA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2016Fourteen-year-old Charlie Law has lived in Little Town, on the border with Old Country, all his life. He knows the rules: no going out after dark; no drinking; no litter; no fighting. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of the people who run Little Town. When he meets Pavel Duda, a refugee from Old Country, the rules start to get broken. Then the bombs come, and the soldiers from Old Country, and Little Town changes for ever. Sometimes, to keep the people you love safe, you have to do bad things. As Little Town’s rules crumble, Charlie is sucked into a dangerous game. There’s a gun, and a bad man, and his closest friend, and his dearest enemy. Charlie Law wants to keep everyone happy, even if it kills him. And maybe it will …Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness, John Boyne and Malorie Blackman.
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