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Blitz


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Published: 1999

Great for age 7-10 years

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Four stories of wartime childhood, read by James Bolam and Susan Jameson A mysterious air-raid shelterA plane crash under fireA secret operationA noise in the attic The four stories featured on this tape explore the effects of World War II on the lives of ordinary people, especially children. All the startling facts are from Robert Westall `s own experience, or well-documented accounts of the time. Written especially for audio just before the authors death, this is a welcome return for this unique collection of powerful stories.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book was published in 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers .

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.

"Brilliant... grips you like a Spitfire's safety harness and comes to a halt a heartbeat before you'd prefer."

 

books for keeps

"Westall captures the real essence of wartime childhood... a sense of excitement - both fearful and fun - of ordinary life lived at the edge of danger."

 

times educational supplement