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Carrie's War by Nina Bawden

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By Nina Bawden, Shirley Hughes, Michael Morpurgo
| Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library Carrie’s War is an exciting and moving account of the lives of children sent away from home during the Second World War, based on Nina Bawden’s own childhood experience. To escape the bombs falling on London, Carrie and her younger brother Nick are evacuated from their home to a small Welsh village where they are taken in by the village grocer, Mr Evans, who’s mean and unfriendly, and his timid sister, Lou.
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Carrie's War by Nina Bawden

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By Nina Bawden, Shirley Hughes, Michael Morpurgo
| Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books 'A poignant and realistic picture of what the second world war was like for a child' – Shirley Hughes, The Guardian ‘A touching, utterly convincing book’ – Jacqueline Wilson, author of The Story of Tracy Beaker Carrie's War offers a window into the life of evacuees during World War Two, full of Nina Bawden's award-winning humour and heart. Perfect for ages 9+. Carrie and her little brother Nick are evacuated from wartime London to the Welsh hills.
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Top ten books for younger children by Hannah Shuckburgh

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By Shirley Hughes, Natasha Poliszczuk Verified, Carol Barker
| Book(ish)
Writer Hannah Shuckburgh has both impeccable taste and an eye - and an ear - for a good story, as evidenced in her gorgeous children’s book, Archie’s Apple. (The delightful illustration above is from her book; more of which later - keep reading!) I could think of no better person to ask for their reading recommendations for younger children. And I was right.
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