This book is destined to become a modern classic. It is written with such
an awareness of the period and manages to incorporate so much history of world war 2 within its pages. The way the author moves from different places and different characters with such ease is breathtaking and she does not shy away from the realities of war. Telling the story of characters from England and Germany is so powerful and one which will make this book a wonderful resource for discussion and learning. I read it one sitting with my elderly Mum who lived through the war and she was utterly gripped throughout. This clever, heartwarming and brave children's book will stay with me for s long time and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

My enormous thanks go to the publishers and Netgalley for a thoughtprovoking and totally engaging read.