Back Home
Back Home by Michelle Magorian, published by Penguin Adult on August 27, 1987, is a poignant narrative set in the aftermath of World War II. The story follows twelve-year-old Rusty as she returns to Britain after being evacuated to the United States. Faced with the stark realities of life in England, Rusty struggles to adjust to her family’s strict discipline and the challenges of reuniting with a brother she has never met, all while grappling with the memories of her warm American upbringing.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of Rusty’s journey as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics and the harsh environment of a boarding school. The themes of prejudice and the search for belonging are woven throughout her experiences, highlighting the difficulties of adapting to a new life. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into social topics relevant to both juvenile nonfiction and fiction.
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WW2 has just ended and twelve-year-old Rusty comes back home to Britain after being evacuated to the US. The greyness and bleakness of life in England is a shock, but even worse is adapting to the strict discipline of her family, including a brother she’s never met, after the warmth and openness of her adopted American family. Rusty is sent to an horrific boarding school, before finally running away as her search for happiness becomes more and more desperate.
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