Goodnight Mister Tom
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian, published by National Geographic Books on August 26, 2014, is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of World War II. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story follows eight-year-old Willie Beech, an evacuee sent from the city to the countryside for safety, as he arrives at the home of Tom Oakley. Both characters are initially unsure of each other, but as they navigate their new circumstances, a profound bond develops between them.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity. As Willie, who comes from a background of poverty and shyness, adapts to village life, the relationship with the gruff yet caring Mister Tom unfolds in unexpected ways. The book delves into the challenges faced by children during wartime and highlights the transformative power of kindness and support. Goodnight Mister Tom is recognized as a classic in juvenile fiction, offering a heartfelt exploration of human connection during difficult times.
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Tom tucked a blanket round him, drew up a chair by the fire and watched Willie fall asleep. The tales he had heard about evacuees didn’t seem to fit Willie. ‘Ungrateful’ and ‘wild’ were the adjectives he had heard used, or just plain ‘homesick’. He was quite unprepared for this timid, sickly little specimen.
Britain, 1940. With World War Two raging all around, young children are being sent from their homes in the city to the countryside for safety. When eight-year-old Willie Beech first arrives on Tom Oakley’s doorstep, neither are quite sure what to make of each another.
Brought up in terrible poverty, Willie is terribly shy, and totally unprepared for village life – but the gruff-but-gentle ‘Mister Tom’ quickly takes him under his wing. Neither he nor Willie could ever have predicted the journey they will go on together – nor the unbreakable bond that will be formed.
Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award, and rightly hailed as a true classic of children’s literature, Goodnight Mister Tom is a beautifully told, deeply moving story about the power of friendship, kindness, hope – and love.
‘Everyone’s idea of a smash-hit novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions’ – Guardian
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