The Well

The Well by Gene Kemp, published by Puffin in 1988, is a New Ed edition comprising 90 pages. This book presents an account of Annie Sutton’s childhood in a Midlands village during the years leading up to the Second World War. Through Annie’s perspective, the narrative explores her relationships with her family, including her parents, her beloved yet occasionally overbearing brother Tom, and her three older sisters, offering a glimpse into her formative experiences.

Readers will find a rich depiction of social themes and friendship woven throughout Annie’s story. The book draws on the author’s own childhood memories, providing an authentic child’s-eye view of the world and the dynamics of family life. This edition is available in English and invites readers to reflect on the nuances of growing up in a different era.