The Children Who Stayed Behind

Carter, Bruce

ISBN 10: 1784870226 / ISBN 13: 9781784870225

Published by Vintage Children's Classics, 2015

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs7213755252

Synopsis:

Brighton is braced for war. It’s a time in history that never happened, and England’s coast has become the front line of the Second World War. Rolls of barbed wire line Brighton Beach, soldiers scan the horizon, people wait nervously for an attack. When an emergency evacuation is announced, people hurry to pack up and get out, but in the panic Drake, Gillian and Sammy miss the last train…

And then, one night, in the deserted city, the pier mysteriously lights up. Which leaves the children wondering – who else got left behind?

In the Backstory you can find out more about the Second World War and hear from Deborah Moggach, the author's daughter, what inspired this wartime tale!

Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

About the Author: Bruce Carter, whose real name is Richard Hough, was born in 1922 in Brighton. He grew up in Brighton and loved the city all his life. After school he joined the RAF and fought in the Second World War. Throughout his life, he wrote many books for both adults and children. His daughter, who followed in his footsteps, is the well-known writer Deborah Moggach.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Children Who Stayed Behind
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good