Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Back Home written and read by Michelle Magorian.Back Home tells the story of Rusty, returning to England after being evacuated to America for five years in the Second World War.After five happy years in America, Rusty must return to England: the place she used to call home.But it doesn't fell like home. Rusty's mother is like a stranger, her little brother doesn't know her and why does the food taste so bad? Rusty just can't get used to the rigid rules and rationing and her strict new boarding school. Lonely and homesick, Rusty makes friends with Lance, another returned evacuee, and her indomitable spirit leads her into a dramatic and devastating rebellion. . .

 

 

This book features in the following series: Charlotte Zolotow, Puffin, Puffin Audiobooks, Puffin Storybooks .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2018 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Michelle Magorian was originally an actress. While acting, she worked on stories and ended up writing the award-winning Goodnight Mr Tom. She has written further novels, poetry collections, short stories and picture books. Michelle lives in London and continues to act and write.