Good Night, Mr. Tom
Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian is a poignant tale published by Harper Collins on November 13, 1986. This English language edition spans 336 pages and follows the journey of Willie Beech, a timid boy evacuated from London to the countryside on the brink of World War II. Initially terrified of his new surroundings and the gruff yet kind Mr. Tom, Willie gradually discovers a world filled with friendship and affection, contrasting sharply with his troubled past.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of social issues, including physical and emotional abuse, as well as the dynamics of family and orphanhood. As Willie learns to embrace his new life, the story delves into the complexities of his relationship with Mr. Tom. The plot thickens when a telegram forces Willie to return to his mother in London, prompting Mr. Tom to embark on a quest to find the boy he has come to love as a son. This edition offers a rich exploration of resilience and the transformative power of love in the face of adversity.
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London is poised on the brink of World War 11. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech — the abused child of a single mother — is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection in which harsh words and daily beatings have no place. Then a telegram comes. Willie must return to his mother in London. When weeks pass by with no word from Willie, Mr. Tom sets out for London to look for the young boy he has come to love as a son.
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