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Big Tom

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Life in London during the second world war, as seen through the eyes of a lively nine-year-old boy. Neville Chamberlain has just made the announcement: Great Britain and Germany are at war.

Mum worries about Derek in the army; Dad's thinking about the Andersen shelter he's just built in the garden; Elaine is thinking about boys and stockings and her job at the factory.

Jenny, aged eleven is worrying about the animals. But Bobbie -- aged nine, has never been so excited in his life.

He thinks the war is the most fantastic game. His only worry is that it will end before he is old enough to join up -- he wants to see the planes -- He knows the names of all of them; he wants to catch a German spy; he wants to be kept in the Andersen shelter over night.

It's only when his beloved Big Tom, a cat, is missing believed dead, that Bobbie realises the truth about war. A wonderful picture of childhood and a sensitive portrayal of family loyalties in times of crisis.

Excitement, terror, misery and humour -- the poignancy of Goodnight Mr Tom plus the humour of Hope and Glory in this beautifully crafted young novel.

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Product Details
Collins
0006751539 / 9780006751533
Paperback
823.914
03/04/2000
United Kingdom
English
93p. : ill.
20 cm
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Quiz No: 204004, Points 2.00, Book Level 4.00,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More