"Good Night, Mr. Tom" by Michelle Magorian follows the story of a young boy named William Beech, evacuated from London during World War II. Sent to the countryside for safety, he is placed with a reclusive and gruff older man named Tom Oakley. Initially terrified and traumatized, William gradually learns to trust Tom, who helps him heal from his troubled past. As their bond deepens, William experiences love, friendship, and the joys of childhood in a way he never knew before. The story explores themes of resilience, the impact of war, and the importance of human connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Harper Trophy .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .

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.