Tag Archives: World War2

A Summer Reading Round Up – My Favourite New Books for Children

Posted on August 28, 2025 by alibrarylady

The return of some jolly young witches and their cat, an exciting adventure on a magical island, a coming-of-age story set in Wales during the Second World War and an understanding look at teen friendships and conflict make up the … Continue reading →

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Under A Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughrean

Posted on April 7, 2025 by alibrarylady

Under a Fire- Red Sky is inspired by Geraldine McCaughrean’s own family experience since she draws on the life of her father who was a fire fighter during the Second World War. Award winning McCaughrean writes with a directness that … Continue reading →

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Shadow Creatures by Chris Vick

Posted on October 26, 2024 by alibrarylady

Chis Vick’s third novel for children, Shadow Creatures, is inspired by his own family history and provides insights into life under the Nazi regime in Norway during World War 2. This is powerful historical fiction drawing on oral history passed … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour – Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk to the Fells by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by alibrarylady

It is a privilege to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate the publication this month of Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer. Today I would like to share my review of this excellent book and also, more … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books – My October Reading Round Up

Posted on October 26, 2023 by alibrarylady

Spies and a wartime mystery, a storytelling mouse, nature activities and fun for every season and perfect picture books for encouraging creative play and overcoming shyness are among the children’s books I have read this month. I hope there is … Continue reading →

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Fritz and Kurt by Jeremy Dronfield illustrated by David Ziggy Greene

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

The true story of the Kleinmann family was first told in the The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz and Jeremy Dronfield has now rewritten this remarkable and deeply moving story for children. Despite the shocking subject matter this … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Summer by Jonathan Tulloch

Posted on July 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

Set in the Lake District in 1940 Cuckoo Summer is a beautiful novel of friendship, secrets, loyalty and childhood innocence, bringing to life both the people and the landscape of fells and tarns of the author’s beloved Lakeland. Cuckoo Summer … Continue reading →

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While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on May 30, 2022 by alibrarylady

While the Storm Rages is a thrilling and emotional adventure set at the start of the Second World War. Phil Earle’s writing is wise and kind, utterly believable, both hilariously funny and heartbreakingly sad in the turn of a page. … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: The Hunt for David Berman by Claire Mulligan

Posted on May 5, 2022 by alibrarylady

The Hunt for David Berman, a debut by Claire Mulligan is an adventure set during World War 2 with a touching bond between two boys from very different families at the centre of its exploration of how war affects families. … Continue reading →

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Resist by Tom Palmer

Posted on April 12, 2022 by alibrarylady

Tom Palmer writes meticulously researched historical fiction that always respects both his subject and his young readers; his new novel Resist is a shining example of his care. A book inspired by the teenage years of Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn … Continue reading →

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