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Goodnight Mister Tom

By: Michelle Magorian
Narrated by: Christopher Saul
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, Goodnight Mister Tom is of one of the best-loved stories set during the Second World War.

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian is the unforgettable story of young Willie Beech, evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the unlikely care of grumpy old Tom Oakley. But then his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother to come back to London. As the weeks pass by, Tom begins to worry when William doesn't answer his letters, so he goes to London to find him, and there makes a terrible discovery.

©2022 Michelle Magorian (P)2022 Penguin Audio Classics Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Adoption Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Everyone's idea of a smash-hit 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)
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed being taken back in time while listening to Goodnight Mr Tom on audible. We both cried in parts. It was thrilling to be transported into Williams world. Excellent voice reading it.

Perfect evening listening for two OAP's

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such an amazing story, I'd watched the film when I was younger and loved it and I loved the book even more!

so good

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A magical story, beautifully read. Captivating from start to finish, enjoyed by all the family.

Heartwarming

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This book was one of my favourites as a child and still now as a adult.

Great narrator.

Much loved childhood classic

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This is an amazing story I enjoyed as a child and still love as an adult. Unfortunately this audio version is abridged, and not the best narrator.

Classic story, narration could be better

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