Set in London, in the early 1900s, fans of Downton Abbey will be drawn to this book. Although written for 9-12 year olds, this is a book that will mesmerize all ages. Alfie is only 5 when WWI starts. He's too young to understand why his mum is upset when his dad Georgie feels he must do his duty and enlist. But all too soon Alfie is forced to grow up and do his "bit" as the war changes his life and the lives of everyone around him. Then his father stops writing. Alfie fears the worst despite his mother's claims that there's nothing to worry about, his father's on a "secret mission". Accidentally, Alfie discovers the truth, but is it too late? Is it too terrible for him to bear? A powerful story, this novel starts out quietly enough but soon grabs at your heart and won't let go until the last page. The reader will be left with the most important message of all, we do what we do for love. "It's the best reason in the world."
Monday, March 17, 2014
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave by John Boyne
Set in London, in the early 1900s, fans of Downton Abbey will be drawn to this book. Although written for 9-12 year olds, this is a book that will mesmerize all ages. Alfie is only 5 when WWI starts. He's too young to understand why his mum is upset when his dad Georgie feels he must do his duty and enlist. But all too soon Alfie is forced to grow up and do his "bit" as the war changes his life and the lives of everyone around him. Then his father stops writing. Alfie fears the worst despite his mother's claims that there's nothing to worry about, his father's on a "secret mission". Accidentally, Alfie discovers the truth, but is it too late? Is it too terrible for him to bear? A powerful story, this novel starts out quietly enough but soon grabs at your heart and won't let go until the last page. The reader will be left with the most important message of all, we do what we do for love. "It's the best reason in the world."
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