The runaways
by Holly Webb
ISBN: 9781407191904
Published: 2019-10-03
Written by bestselling author Holly Webb, The Runawaysbeautifully captures the spirit of Great Britain during the Second World War, weaving together themes of resilience, identity and what it means to call a place your home. It's Londonin the late 1930s, and the Second World Waris imminent. When a young Londoner called Molly hears that the children in her neighbourhood are being evacuated, she feels relieved. The war scares her, and living in the city means living in the heart of danger. However, Molly's relief is short lived because her mum refuses to let her go, telling her that she has to stay and help with the war effort. And that's not all - times are tough, and there's not enough food or supplies for people, let alone pets. This means that Molly's beloved dog Bertieis now considered "surplus to requirement". So Molly decides to escape. Stowing awayon a train, Molly makes it to the country, but once there the reality of her situation dawns on her: she doesn't know where she is...
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