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A Selection from Michelle Magorian
Published: 05/05/08
Paperback Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award for 2008. From the award-winning author of "Goodnight Mister Tom" comes Just Henry : a gripping mystery-thriller and an insightful snapshot of time, set in post-war Britain. It's 1949 and life is bleak for Henry. He misses his father who died a war hero, and he escapes from his annoying stepfather and stepsister whenever he can and goes to the cinema - his passion.One day in the cinema queue he meets Mrs Beaumont who also loves films, and lends Henry a... (more info) Usually despatched immediately
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Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London...The TV film starred John Thaw. This title is winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. (more info) Usually despatched immediately
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