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It's 1945 and 12-year-old Rusty is back in England after five years in the USA. In a world of war-damaged cities, rationing and drabness, where even her family seem like strangers, Rusty feels alone and homesick as she tries to belong to two countries at once. Finally, her tough spirit leads her to a dramatic and devastating conclusion.
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About the Author:
Michelle Magorian's first ambition was to be an actress and studied at the Bruford College of Speech and Drama and at mime school in Paris. While acting, she worked on stories and ended up writing GOODNIGHT MR TOM, a Guardian Award Winner (among many awards). Since then she has written further novels, poetry collections, short stories and picture books. Michelle lives in London and continues to act and write.
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In 1945, after five years as an evacuee, 12-year-old Rusty returns home to England from the US and is shocked by what she finds - a world of war-damaged cities, rationing and drabness. Although Rusty feels homesick trying to belong to both countries, her spirit leads her to a dramatic conclusion.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 014180324X
- ISBN 13 9780141803241
- BindingAudio Cassette
- Number of pages2
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