Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
Set during World War II, the story follows a young evacuee from London named William Beech who is sent to live in the English countryside with a gruff but kind elderly man named Tom Oakley. As William adjusts to rural life and overcomes his abusive past, he forms a deep bond with Tom. The novel explores themes of friendship, the impact of war, and the power of love and kindness to heal emotional wounds.
The 2269th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320-384
- Words
- 85,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 49th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))