Children of the Blitz: Memories of Wartime Childhood
No. of pages 192
Published: 1995
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"Children of the Blitz: Memories of Wartime Childhood" by Robert Westall offers a poignant and powerful glimpse into the experiences of children living through the Blitz during World War II. Through a collection of vivid memories, the book captures the innocence, fear, and resilience of young people facing relentless bombings, displacement, and the loss of loved ones. It combines personal anecdotes with historical context to illustrate how the war shaped their lives, friendships, and imaginations. Westall's storytelling evokes both the terror and camaraderie of childhood amid chaos, highlighting the profound impact of war on the youngest generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Pan Macmillan .
Robert Westall -Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal. -Winner of the Smarties Prize.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.