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London s poised on the brink of World War II. Timid scrawny Willie Beech--the abused child of a single mother--is evacuated to the English countryside. At first he s terrified of everything: of the country sounds and sights even of Mr. Tom the gruff kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. Now featuring gorgeous new cover art this classic powerfully emotional award-winning novel is the perfect read to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. London is poised on the brink of World War II. Eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated to the English countryside and lands on Thomas Oakley s doorstep timid and scarred from abuse. Mr. Tom a gruff but kindly old man is deeply moved for the boy treating him with a gentleness he s forgotten he s even capable of. With Mr. Tom s help Willie leaves behind his hateful past and learns to love a world he never knew existed a world of friendship and affection and joy. But then a telegram comes and Willie is ordered to return to London. When weeks pass without word from him Mr. Tom sets out for London to once again rescue the boy he s come to love as a son. This heartwarming and much-honored classic is an excellent choice for independent or shared reading.
London s poised on the brink of World War II. Timid scrawny Willie Beech--the abused child of a single mother--is evacuated to the English countryside. At first he s terrified of everything: of the country sounds and sights even of Mr. Tom the gruff kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. Now featuring gorgeous new cover art this classic powerfully emotional award-winning novel is the perfect read to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. London is poised on the brink of World War II. Eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated to the English countryside and lands on Thomas Oakley s doorstep timid and scarred from abuse. Mr. Tom a gruff but kindly old man is deeply moved for the boy treating him with a gentleness he s forgotten he s even capable of. With Mr. Tom s help Willie leaves behind his hateful past and learns to love a world he never knew existed a world of friendship and affection and joy. But then a telegram comes and Willie is ordered to return to London. When weeks pass without word from him Mr. Tom sets out for London to once again rescue the boy he s come to love as a son. This heartwarming and much-honored classic is an excellent choice for independent or shared reading.
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