War through the innocence of childhood.
"Big Tom" might just be the book to spark a heartfelt connection to a time rife with fear and innocence. Bobbie, with his youthful exuberance, embodies the escapist fantasies many harbor during difficult times. Engaging with his story, you're likely to traverse the emotionally rich landscape of war from a perspective that blends the gravitas of history with the lightness of a child's imagination. It's a stirring rendition of how resilience often wears a young, hopeful face.
ISBN: 9780006751533
Authors:
Jean Ure
Publisher: Collins
Date of Publication: 2000-04-03
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Family,
Adventure,
Childrens Literature,
War,
Realistic Fiction,
Animals,
Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 10 readers)
Description
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.
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