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320 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,899 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 62%
reflective 35%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 26%
dark 23%
challenging 19%
informative 13%
funny 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 98%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, AbandonmentModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Antisemitism, Death of parent
320 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. To...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,899 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
hopeful 62%
reflective 35%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 26%
dark 23%
challenging 19%
informative 13%
funny 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 98%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Physical abuse, AbandonmentModerate
Child death, War, DeathMinor
Suicide, Antisemitism, Death of parent