Goodnight Mister Tom

by Michelle Magorian   |  Ages 11+
Regular price RM33.15 MYR
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War-torn evacuee finds solace with curmudgeon guardian.

If the scars of war and personal struggle strike a chord with you, "Goodnight Mister Tom" is a must-read. The development of the bond between young Willie and Tom, a seemingly gruff, lonely man, evolves into a poignant exploration of love, healing, and growth. It's a tender narrative of how unexpected relationships can profoundly change lives, perfect for anyone who cherishes character-driven wartime stories with a heart.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1982)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1983)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award (1982)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Goodnight Mister Tom

by Michelle Magorian   |  Ages 11+
Regular price RM33.15 MYR
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9780140315417
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date of Publication: 1983-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 50191 readers)

Description

When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...
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War-torn evacuee finds solace with curmudgeon guardian.

If the scars of war and personal struggle strike a chord with you, "Goodnight Mister Tom" is a must-read. The development of the bond between young Willie and Tom, a seemingly gruff, lonely man, evolves into a poignant exploration of love, healing, and growth. It's a tender narrative of how unexpected relationships can profoundly change lives, perfect for anyone who cherishes character-driven wartime stories with a heart.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1982)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1983)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award (1982)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.