Carrie’s War
Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden, published by Puffin Books in 1974, is a poignant story set during the Second World War. The narrative follows siblings Carrie and Nick as they are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales. They are placed with the strict Mr. Evans and his timid sister, while their friend Albert enjoys a more whimsical life with Hepzibah Green and the enigmatic Mister Johnny. The story explores themes of childhood, friendship, and the complexities of wartime experiences.
Readers will find a rich depiction of life during the war, as Carrie grapples with the consequences of her actions in a time of uncertainty. The book delves into the dynamics of evacuation and the contrasting environments of the characters, highlighting both the challenges and the moments of joy found in their new surroundings. With a page count of 141, this edition presents a narrative that resonates with themes of childhood fiction and the historical context of Wales during the war.
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Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden is an unforgettable Second World War story.’I did a dreadful thing…or I feel that I did, and nothing can change it…’It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister.Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid’s Bottom with Hepzibah Green who tells wonderful stories, and the strange Mister Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. Carrie and Nick are happy to visit Albert there, until one day when Carrie does a terrible thing – the worst thing she ever did in her life…Based on her own childhood, Nina Bawden’s enchanting story Carrie’s War has delighted readers for almost 40 years.’Nina Bawden is without question one of the very best writers for children’ Daily Telegraph***Perfect for fans of Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian.***Nina Bawden is one of today’s best writers for both adults and children. she has often used her own childhood experiences in her books – Carrie’s War is set in the mining valley in Wales where she lived as an evacuee in wartime. She studied philosophy, politics and economics at Somerville College, Oxford and finished her first novel the year after she took her degree. She won the Guardian Award for Children’s Fiction for The Peppermint Pig.
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