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Carrie's War

by Nina Bawden   |  Ages 9-12
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Carrie's War
Carrie's War

Evocative wartime tale of youth and displacement.

"Carrie's War" is a poignant exploration of a young girl's experience during wartime evacuation. Its award-winning status attests to its timeless appeal and thoughtful portrayal of childhood amidst turbulence. Delving into this book, you'll find yourself immersed in the emotional depth and historical insights that only a finely crafted story can provide.

  • Phoenix Award (Children's Literature Association) (1993)
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.
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Carrie's War

by Nina Bawden   |  Ages 9-12
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$29.15  

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780435122027
Authors: Nina Bawden
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Date of Publication: 1975-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 8708 readers)

Description

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools. Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to a Welsh mountain village in 1939, and become closely involved with several memorable characters.
 

Evocative wartime tale of youth and displacement.

"Carrie's War" is a poignant exploration of a young girl's experience during wartime evacuation. Its award-winning status attests to its timeless appeal and thoughtful portrayal of childhood amidst turbulence. Delving into this book, you'll find yourself immersed in the emotional depth and historical insights that only a finely crafted story can provide.

  • Phoenix Award (Children's Literature Association) (1993)
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.

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