An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of historical fiction.
'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.'
The Telegraph
'Impossible to stop reading.' The Times
'A remarkable writer.' Daily Mail
'Compelling.'
BookTrust
A body washed up on the beach . . .
Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets . . .
An animal rescue service . . .
Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as
Letters from the Lighthouse and
Frost Hollow Hall.
'It's impossible to stop reading.'
The Times
'Carroll is a remarkable writer.'
Daily Mail
'Compelling storytelling.'
BookTrust
'Immediate and appealing.'
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Publisher
Faber & FabereBook ISBN
9780571350414
Year
2019Table of contents
- Cover
- Landing Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- The Night Visitors
- Olive’s Army
- Operation Greyhound
- Praise for Emma Carroll
- About the Author
- By the Same Author
- Copyright