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Goodnight Mister Tom

By: Michelle Magorian
Narrated by: Christopher Saul
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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.

'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

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.

© Michelle Magorian 1996 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Classics Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Adoption Heartfelt

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Everyone's idea of a smash-hit first 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
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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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stunning story. cried amd laughed. I was so disturbed with the domestic violence William and then his baby sister experienced. I had been listening with my children 7-12 yeads but had to slip through. Sex also mentioned amd described by a young lad to another.

beautiful story but parents cautioned!

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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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