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Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian (Paperback, 1983)
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Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Mum said war was a punishment from God for people's sins, so he'd better watch out. She didn't tell him what to watch out for, though. When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London . . . Will he ever see Mister Tom again? 'Everyone's idea of a smash-hit first novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions' Guardian Michelle Magorian was born in Portsmouth and on leaving school studied at the Rose Bruford College of speech and Drama and Marcel Marceau's International School of Mime in Paris. Over the years she became interested in children's books and decided to write one herself. The result was Goodnight Mister Tom, which won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, an International Reading Association Award and was also made into a much-loved film, starring the late John Thaw.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN-139780140315417
eBay Product ID (ePID)87975388
Product Key Features
Book TitleGoodnight Mister Tom
AuthorMichelle Magorian
FormatPaperback
Publication Year1983
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Number of Pages304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight204g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 29 Sep, 2020Most favourable review
Goodnight Mr Tom
Saw the film years ago starring John thaw loved it then my granddaughter is doing it at school now thought I'd freshen up a bit n loved it just as much this time around great read I was raised in the country in the fifties n a lot of the language was familiar hope my granddaughter enjoys as muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Oct, 2018Most critical review
Shocking condition
How could you sell this book in the condition it is in. Pages stuck together, water marks cover is hanging on on a thread. Ripped in places. There’s scribbling over some pages, If you disclosed how bad a state this book was in I wouldn’t have purchased it. What a let down. Will not be purchasing anything else from you. There’s no excuse to be selling a book in this condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Nov, 2017
BRILLIANT read good night Mr tom
I had seen this at the theatre and loved it so I wanted to read the the book beautiful put together so sad in places but you get a real feel of what it must have been like I am not one for reading books twice but this one I definitely will read again & again said I would pass it on to a friend of mine but think.i will just buy her a copy instead a brilliant readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Oct, 2017
Goodnight Mr. Tom
The compelling story of a young boy evacuated during WW2 to a village. Billeted with an unwilling Tom Oakley it tells how Willie comes to terms with his new life. Called back to London by his mother Willie's life changes for the worst until Mr Tom comes to find his evacuee. This story will bring tears to the eyes of both sorrow and joy. Designated a children's book, this is an absorbing read for adults as well. Not to be missedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Oct, 2018
GOOD NIGHT MR. TOM
Its a very interest book about the second world war, and what it was like for the children who were evacuated into the countryside, from the big cities such as London. It gives an insite into life then in the 1940's.For those of us who were not living then.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Feb, 2018
A superb story.
Had seen the film and decided to read the book. A wonderful tale of wartime England where children have to be evacuated. Mr Tom is an excellent read. Highly recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Oct, 2023
Book
Amazing book which my daughter loving. Very informative about children’s life during the war.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Mar, 2020
Wrong cover
Wrong cover. Advertised as a modern cover blue cover. I know you shouldn't judge books by the cover but I am particular about presentation. So although it's a great book I strongly believe we ought to show the actual book cover when selling. Definitely recommend actual book though.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jul, 2020
What's not to love.
I have previously owned this book. I pick it up at least once a year and read it from cover to cover. It is very well written and I would say it appeals to children of all ages. Excellently written and thought out.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Mar, 2025
Love this story
A well worn book but still good value and a wonderful story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
