The key events, figures and chronology of World War II provide the backdrop to the experiences of civilians during the war years. The different experiences of children and their families are shown from a child's perspective. Everyday lives are explored using real sources and accounts form the period including newspaper articles, posters, speeches and personal recollections. Readers are encouraged to identify with those who experienced the war.

 

This book is part of a book series called In the War .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .

Peter Hicks is a certified field archaeologist and has written many historical books for children.

This book has the following chapters: Stand firm and united That's yer lot! The queues are awfully long! Dig for Victory! Have you tried dried eggs yet? Got any gum, chum? Don't you know there's a war on? Defeat the Squander Bug and Save! Saucepans into Spitfires Make Do and Mend Is your journey really necessary? It fell off the back of a lorry A long, hard road Timeline Glossary Further information Index