Goodnight Mister Tom

When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London. . Will he ever see Mister Tom again? A beautiful hardback edition of Michelle Magorian''s bestselling novel Goodnight Mister Tom. This edition has a stunning Puffin ''cloth'' Classics cover design and gorgeous printed endpapers and is perfect for the family bookshelf. When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London . . Will he ever see Mister Tom again?''Everyone''s idea of a smash-hit first novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions'' Guardian