In the hardship of war, everything is rationed – except true friendship. From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the Liverpool Blitz.
Liverpool, 1940: thirteen-year-old Joan’s home is under threat from the Nazi’s terrifying nightly air-raids. It is not an easy time to be a teenager, especially with the sweet rationing, strict curfews and blackouts. Joan and best friend Doreen love going to the cinema until the bombings intensify and then even that becomes too dangerous, especially when an army deserter is found lurking near their home. Who is he and why does he think Joan can help him? As the Blitz worsens, Joan and her friends make a discovery that will tear the whole community apart…
- ISBN10 1406360295
- ISBN13 9781406360295
- Publish Date 1 August 2015 (first published 21 May 2015)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 October 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Walker Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English