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Billy's Blitz


No. of pages 240

Published: 2014

Great for age 6-12 years

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Winner of the Young Quills Prize for Historical Fiction. When War breaks out, Billys dad joins the army and most of his friends are evacuated from Balham, South London. But Billys mum doesnt believe the bombs will ever fall on them and she refuses to send him and his sister Rose away. Life in Balham has certainly changed for Billy: no school, no friends and, because of rationing, no treats. But by September 1940, things are about to get a lot worse. Hitler has a plan for the destruction of London and soon Billy is caught up in the Blitz: an event so terrifying, it will take every ounce of courage for him to survive in war-torn Balham and keep his family together.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Barbara Mitchelhill has been published by Red Fox, amongst others. She lives in the North.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Young Quills
This book was recognised by the Young Quills.

"A realistic portrait. Recommended." * BFK *

 

"Exciting, atmospheric... draws the reader in from the start. You live every scary moment with the characters." * Primary Times *

 

"Everyday life and the sheer terror of the Blitz are effectively conveyed in this informative and enjoyable novel." * School Library Journal *

 

"Every reader - young or old - will be rooting for a happy resolution that could bring this excellent story to a satisfying conclusion." * Carousel *

 

"Exciting, atmospheric... draws the reader in from the start. You live every scary moment with the characters." * Primary Times *