Bawden, Nina

Carrie's War: 50th Anniversary Luxury Edition (Virago Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780349017365
author:: Bawden, Nina
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Virago Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Children's, Fiction, Classics,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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Carrie's War by Nina Bawden is a poignant and realistic portrayal of life during wartime. At 12 and a half years old, Carrie finds herself evacuated from her London home to the Welsh hills with her little brother Nick. They are billeted with a family who prove difficult to get along with, but it's in an unfamiliar place that they meet Albert, another evacuee who welcomes them into his new life. Hepzibah Green, a kind and warm-hearted woman, takes Carrie and Nick under her wing, sharing delicious food and enthralling stories. As the children settle into their new surroundings, they form strong bonds with Albert and Hepzibah, but loyalties are soon tested. This powerful story captures the true reality of war for a child, without sentimentalising the experience. A heart-wrenching tale of childhood, loss, and loyalty, Carrie's War is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction or stories about family and friendship.

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