"A powerful Lake District story of family, community and kindness in wartime Britain."
May 2024 Book of the Month | Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8
Surrounded by fells and farms Tarn lives in the Lake District village of Grasmere; World War Two rages far away, but its impact is felt throughout her small community. Tarn and her friends spend their days studying the skies above the fells searching for early signs of the much-feared Nazi invasion.
Whilst silently Tarn mourns for her adored older brother, killed at Dunkirk. Meanwhile, a strange, reclusive young man haunts the hills high above them, too traumatised to reveal himself but deeply connected to the village and its residents.
The third in Palmer’s much loved World War Two Lakeland series, and possibly the best yet. Full of heart, wisdom and kindness, this is a book that young readers will adore. Published by Barrington Stoke, the accessible format with cream pages and dyslexia-friendly font opens up Tarn’s world to struggling and non-traditional readers. Whilst the powerful storytelling never condescends, instead offering a full and heartfelt story alive with vibrant characters.
Highlighting the long-lasting pain and mental anguish experienced by young soldiers after the Dunkirk retreat, Angel of Grasmere offers a fresh look at a huge historical event. At the same time, we see the impact experienced by those left at home, struggling to survive whilst missing loved ones. As the story progresses from 1939 to 1942 village life and the impact of the war is expertly brought to life, alongside a deeper story of the importance of love, compassion and humanity.
Sure to become a firm favourite, this is a skilful and engrossing tale of wartime rural life.
Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer.
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Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at Dunkirk, she and her friends scour the hills around their Lake District home, watching for any signs of the long-dreaded Nazi invasion.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Angel of Grasmere and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Angel of Grasmere features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 9+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Star Books, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Angel of Grasmere was written by Tom Palmer and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Angel of Grasmere has 199 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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