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Friday, 18 February 2011




Goodnight Mr Tom

By uniquegirl (Age 12)

 

Book title: Goodnight Mr Tom - you don't actually find out why it's called this until a couple of chapters but once you  know it's a perfect name. 


Author: Michelle Magorian 


What type of book is it? I would describe it as mainly historical fiction, but it's one of those books that sometimes make you feel unbelievably sad, then the next minute amazingly happy with tears running down your cheeks.


What is it about? Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London...


The best bit was...My favourite part was when Mr Tom kidnaps Willie from the horrible hospital in London and all the villagers and Zach welcome him and make him feel better, or maybe the first time that Willie tells Mr Tom that he loves him.


Who would you recommend this for? Generally 8-12 year olds, but if you're older or younger and you have a thirst for historical fiction then this would also be great, though 8 and below may want to read it with a parent or a grown up or suggest it at school.


Have you read any other books by this author? No, but I intend to.


Your rating (1-5 star): StarStarStarStarStar5!!!





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  • hi1567077 (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 18 February 2011 @ 17:31

    I've read it! Its great!

  • hamsterboy (Age 12) wrote on Friday, 18 February 2011 @ 18:26

    That book is brilliant and I've watched the movie it's really good.

  • Mirri04 (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 18 February 2011 @ 21:11

    I found this book so gripping,but also so sad at the same time.I loved it when Zach,Mister Tom and Willie went to the seaside:)

  • KatCandy (Age 12) wrote on Saturday, 19 February 2011 @ 11:30

    We had to read it as a class book. To be honest, I hope I don't offend you but I didn't really like the book at all. :(

  • PeaceLove (Age 12) wrote on Saturday, 19 February 2011 @ 19:35

    I haven't read the book but I have watched the movie! It's greaT! :)

  • LionLover (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 20 February 2011 @ 09:50

    Love this book... The movie too! I really liked Zach so I hated it when he died.

  • 09bensonc (Age 14) wrote on Monday, 21 February 2011 @ 20:53

    My favourite ever book, try Just Henry and A Spoonful of Jam, also by michelle Magorian

  • Evland (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 @ 18:15

    I agree completely with 09bensonc about trying those other books by Michelle Magorian as they are great, especially Just Henry. I also went to see Goodnight Mister Tom at the the theatre the other day and my favourite character was definitely Zach and it was so sad when he died. :( :(

  • uniquegirl (Age 12) wrote on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 @ 11:33

    Yes I am going to see it at the theatre too!

  • Evland (Age 13) wrote on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 @ 20:19

    It's good!!

  • honeybun00 (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 26 February 2011 @ 12:46

    I think that book is SO sad :(

  • bb77 (Age 13) wrote on Sunday, 27 February 2011 @ 09:19

    i have read it and its so sad!