Good Night, Mr. Tom
Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian is a poignant novel published by HarperCollins on April 28, 2020. This edition features new cover art and spans 384 pages in English. The story unfolds as eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated from London to the English countryside on the brink of World War II. He arrives at the home of Thomas Oakley, a gruff yet kind man who helps Willie heal from his traumatic past, introducing him to a world filled with friendship and affection.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, social dynamics, and the impact of war on young lives. As Willie begins to thrive under Mr. Tom’s care, the story takes a turn when a telegram summons him back to London, prompting Mr. Tom to embark on a journey to rescue the boy he has come to love. This edition of Good Night, Mr. Tom provides a rich exploration of orphans and foster homes, set against a historical backdrop that resonates with the experiences of boys and men during tumultuous times.
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Now featuring gorgeous new cover art, this classic, powerfully emotional, award-winning novel is the perfect read to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated to the English countryside and lands on Thomas Oakley’s doorstep, timid and scarred from abuse. Mr. Tom, a gruff but kindly old man, is deeply moved for the boy, treating him with a gentleness he’s forgotten he’s even capable of. With Mr. Tom’s help, Willie leaves behind his hateful past and learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection and joy.
But then a telegram comes, and Willie is ordered to return to London. When weeks pass without word from him, Mr. Tom sets out for London to once again rescue the boy he’s come to love as a son.
This heartwarming and much-honored classic is an excellent choice for independent or shared reading.
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