London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech - the abused child of a single mother - is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even on Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection in which harsh words and daily beatings have place. Then a telegram comes. Willie must return to his mother in London. When weeks pass by with word from Willie, Mr. Tom sets out for London to look for the young boy he has come to love as a son.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
PERFECTION Learning
ISBN-10
0812493044
ISBN-13
9780812493047
eBay Product ID (ePID)
184120700
Additional Product Features
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Author(s)
Michelle Magorian
Date of Publication
01/11/1986
Format Details
Library Binding
Subject
Children's Fiction
Imprint
PERFECTION Learning
Country of Publication
United States
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