Back Home
Back Home by Michelle Magorian, published by Penguin Books in 2014, is a poignant narrative that explores the challenges faced by Rusty, who returns to England after being evacuated to America during the Second World War. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The story delves into Rusty’s struggle to readjust to her homeland, where familiar faces have become strangers and the comforts of her past are overshadowed by the harsh realities of post-war life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to history, military experiences, and the impact of war on personal identity. As Rusty navigates her new environment, she grapples with feelings of loneliness and homesickness, ultimately forging a friendship with Lance, another evacuee. This connection sparks a journey of rebellion against the rigid rules and expectations of her new boarding school, highlighting the resilience of youth in the face of adversity.
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In Back Home, Michelle Magorian, author of the bestselller Goodnight Mister Tom, tells the powerful and unforgettable story of Rusty, returning to England after being evacuated to America for five years in the Second World War.
After five happy years in America, Rusty must return to England: the place she used to call home.
But it doesn’t fell like home. Rusty’s mother is like a stranger, her little brother doesn’t know her and why does the food taste so bad? Rusty just can’t get used to the rigid rules and rationing and her strict new boarding school.
Lonely and homesick, Rusty makes friends with Lance, another returned evacuee, and her indomitable spirit leads her into a dramatic and devastating rebellion. . .
Guardian Children’s Fiction award-winning Michelle Magorian is the author of the iconic war-time children’s book, Goodnight Mister Tom.
Also by Michelle Magorian:
Goodnight Mister Tom; Back Home; Waiting for my Shorts to Dry; Who’s Going to take Care of Me?; Orange Paw Marks; A Little Love Song; In Deep Water; Jump; A Cuckoo in the Nest; A Spoonful of Jam; Be Yourself; Just Henry
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