When we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at Her Finest.' Guardian | TheBookSeekers

When we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at Her Finest.' Guardian


No. of pages 256

Published: 2019

Great for age 5-12 years

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An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of Historical Fiction. A body washed up on the beach . . . Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets . . . An animal rescue service . . . Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall. 'It's impossible to stop reading.' The Times 'Carroll is a remarkable writer.' Daily Mail 'Compelling storytelling.' BookTrust 'Immediate and appealing.' Books for Keeps

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Faber & Faber .

Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher. Strange Star is Emma's fifth novel, she has also written Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood and The Snow Sister. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.