Goodnight Mister Tom

by Michelle Magorian   |  Ages 13+
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Evacuee's transformative journey amidst war's shadow.

"Goodnight Mister Tom" is not just a tale about the war; it's a powerful story of human connection and growth. Willie's evolution under Mister Tom's care is both heartwarming and profound, showing how kindness can change a life. It's an emotional rollercoaster that highlights the impact of love and belonging, which makes it a particularly moving read for anyone who cherishes character-driven narratives.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1982)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1983)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award (1982)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Goodnight Mister Tom

by Michelle Magorian   |  Ages 13+
Regular price $10.90
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ISBN: 9780141354804
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Date of Publication: 2014-07-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 52826 readers)

Description

The gruff and surly Mr. Thomas Oakley is less than pleased when he is landed with a scrawny little city boy as a guest, but because it is compulsory that each villager takes in an evacuee he reluctantly agrees. It soon becomes obvious to Mister Tom that young Willie Beech is hiding something, and as the pair begin to form an unlikely bond and Willie grows in stature and in confidence he begins to forget the past. But when he has to return to war-torn London to face his mother again he retreats into his shy and awkward ways once more. Goodnight Mister Tom is one of the most touching and powerful stories ever written. As the relationship between Willie and Tom begins to transform them both, Magorian's powerful yet gentle writing tugs at the heart, taking the reader on an incredibly emotional journey that never once stoops to unnecessary sentimentality.
 

Evacuee's transformative journey amidst war's shadow.

"Goodnight Mister Tom" is not just a tale about the war; it's a powerful story of human connection and growth. Willie's evolution under Mister Tom's care is both heartwarming and profound, showing how kindness can change a life. It's an emotional rollercoaster that highlights the impact of love and belonging, which makes it a particularly moving read for anyone who cherishes character-driven narratives.

  • Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1982)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1983)
  • IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award (1982)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.