When the War is Over
When the War is Over by Barbara Fox, published by Little, Brown on September 20, 2016, is a poignant narrative that recounts the experiences of two young evacuees during the Second World War. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Gwenda and Douglas Brady, who, like many British children, were sent away from their homes for safety. Placed with a compassionate schoolmaster and his wife in the Lake District village of Bampton, the siblings navigate the challenges of separation from their families while finding solace in their new surroundings.
Readers will discover how Gwenda and Doug adapt to their new life, illustrating the impact of war on those far removed from the frontlines. The narrative delves into themes of family, safety, and the emotional landscape of childhood during tumultuous times. Through their journey, the book highlights the resilience of children and the kindness of strangers, providing a unique perspective on the broader historical context of the 20th century.
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THE TOUCHING TRUE STORY
Two young Second World War evacuees
Far from home, far from family, safe from the war
Gwenda and Douglas Brady were among the millions of British children sent to live with new families for their own safety during the Second World War, leaving behind their parents, their friends and all that felt familiar and safe. Evacuation could be a scary experience, but five-year-old Gwenda and her brother were lucky enough to be housed with a kindly schoolmaster and his wife, and soon the realities of the war felt very far away.
WHEN THE WAR IS OVER touchingly tells the story of how Gwenda and Doug found a second family and a loving home in the remote Lake District village of Bampton . . . and how the war touched the lives of everyone, even those far, far away from the big cities.
Readers love WHEN THE WAR IS OVER:
‘One of the very best books I have ever read without a doubt. A wonderful HEARTWARMING story’
‘A RIVETING read’
‘All the people really came to life’
‘A WONDERFUL record’
‘True stories of life and VERY ENTERTAINING’
‘NOSTALGIC and ENJOYABLE’
‘An intimate record of what it was like as a young child being evacuated in WWII’
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