Our Castle by the Sea
Lucy Strange
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
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*"Find your local library.":http://bit.ly/2CShOJr* *Buy this book from hive.co.uk to support The Reading Agency and local bookshops at no additional cost to you* England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, eleven-year old Pet's world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart ...
Reviews
This book had me gripped. Full of tragedy but so happy the ending was a happy one. Many twists in the tale and relatable main female character.
Claire orchard 82
A fictional story set against the backdrop of WW2. A great story that not only shows what elements of life were like during this difficult period, but also offers a fantastic twist.
charhg
I love this book and have already recommended it to several friends . It deals very directly but sensitively with the ways in which a family is affected by WW2; bombing, internment, evacuation, Dunkirk, loss, espionage are all in there, alongside a magical legend that highlights the romance and danger of the sea. It’s full of tension and adventure. Highly recommended!
SaraBrowne
War and loss, magic and myths, belonging and betrayal. The story of Pet and her family as they navigate their way through World War 2 is intriguing and poignant. A great read!
Nicola Paulson
This was an intriguing read, set in the early years of the Second World War and beginnings of air raids. It captures excellently the sheer terror of expecting, and experiencing attacks from the air - Lucy Strange's writing about wearing a gas mask was especially vivid for me. It also captures the setting of the Kent coastline beautifully. The characters are very well drawn and complex, showing a realistic family dynamic. Strange shows the different sides to 'patriotism' in England during the war and the way this impacted on "enemy aliens". This is a story which is not often told, particularly in children's literature. This will be a very welcome addition to my book corner (and or excellent read aloud) for Year 6. I'm sure it will provoke lots of interesting debate.
RoseTerry
Brilliant book! Loved it very much. I would definitely recommend it!
olivia_white
I really enjoyed this book and felt the emotion of the main characters and the injustice of the circumstances they find themselves in. A book for older children.
Miss_T2
One of the best books I've read this year. Recommended to me by one of my student and my first book by Lucy Strange, I definitely want to read more. A gripping story set in World War II.
lojo345