"Historical fiction at its finest"
January 2022 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month January 2022
With a strong Welsh setting and a deep sense of community When the War Came Home sensitively explores the impact of World War One on some of the survivors – both soldiers and civilians. Furious that she has to move home when her mother loses her job, Natty is sure that she is going to hate living with her cousins in a different Welsh valley.
Everything, especially school, is very different. But Natty’s view of her new home is changed because she meets two young men who have come back from fighting in the First World War. The war may be over but her cousin Huw still suffers great grief from losing his best friend as well as terrible flashbacks when there are loud bangs while Johnny, a young boy from the local hospital for ex-soldiers, doesn’t even know who he is.
Natty is determined to help both the boys and to solve a mystery. It is an excellent story which gives a thoughtful insight into the long term effects of war.
The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can't forget the terrible things he's seen, but Johnny doesn't even remember who he is.
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Great book that you don’t want to book down
A heartwarming story on the impact of the war on two young soldiers who in the end realise who they really are to each other.
The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed When The War Came Home and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
When The War Came Home features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Historical Fiction, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Star Books, Warfare & Battles, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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When The War Came Home was written by Lesley Parr and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
When The War Came Home has 298 pages
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