Stay Where You Are and Then Leave
Publisher: Doubleday
The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight - but he broke that promise the following day. Four years later, Alfie doesn't know where his father might be, other than that he's away on a special, secret mission.
Then, while shining shoes at King's Cross Station, Alfie unexpectedly sees his father's name - on a sheaf of papers belonging to a military doctor. Bewildered and confused, Alfie realises his father is in a hospital close by - a hospital treating soldiers with an unusual condition. Alfie is determined to rescue his father from this strange, unnerving place.
This is a compelling story, beautifully observed, which covers difficult themes such as shellshock and loss in a sensitive and understanding way. Highly recommended for readers in Year 5 & 6.
What you thought...
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Louise, 2 Ebrill 2023
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I love this book and im in year six im reading it for a competition fully reccomend it.
Florence, 18 Mawrth 2019
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Great book, would recommend to year 6,7 &8.
Rachel, 13 Gorffennaf 2016
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I am currently reading this book and I have to say I am a very keen reader and this doesn't have me gripped! I am sorry to say this but I will look further into John Boynes books.
littlereader, 12 Mai 2016
I love it. Perfect to learn English.