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Michelle Magorian
Genre
Historical Fiction
Age range(s)
11+
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN
9780141354811
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
03-07-2014
Synopsis
In Back Home, Michelle Magorian, author of the bestselller Goodnight Mister Tom, tells the powerful and unforgettable 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. . .
Guardian Children's Fiction award-winning Michelle Magorian is the author of the iconic war-time children's book, Goodnight Mister Tom.
Reviews
Maariyah
It was very good and has most probably become one of my favourites along with Goodnight Mister Tom, again by Michelle Magorian. She is a great author
Suggested Reading Age 11+
Sitha
- Age
11
Back Home is an amazing and emotive book based on a girl returning from evacuation because of the war. It is a very beautiful story that represents how tight the bond is between them. She cant remember her mum much but eventually she realises that it doesn't matter if she has changed, as long as they still love each other. I would recommend this to war fiction readers.
Suggested Reading Age 11+
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