Back Home
Back Home by Michelle Magorian is a re-issue published by Puffin in 2011, featuring 387 pages in English. This book follows Rusty, who returns to England after five years in America, only to find that her former home feels foreign and unwelcoming. As she navigates the challenges of reuniting with her family and adjusting to the strict environment of her new boarding school, Rusty grapples with feelings of loneliness and homesickness.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, identity, and resilience against the backdrop of post-war England. Rusty’s journey is marked by her friendship with Lance, another evacuee, as they both confront the difficulties of adapting to their changed circumstances. The story delves into historical aspects of life during this period, touching on military and wartime influences, while also addressing the emotional struggles of young people in a shifting world.
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After five happy years in America, Rusty must return to England- the place she used to call home. But it doesn’t feel 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 . . . Acclaim for Goodnight Mister Tom– ‘Everyone’s idea of a smash-hit first novel’ – Guardian ‘A brilliant story of how love defeats fear’ – Independent
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