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When We Were Warriors by Emma Carroll Review and links to teaching resources (Book 6 of my #20BooksofSummer)

Posted on August 27, 2019 by alibrarylady

Ever since her debut novel, Frost Hollow Hall I have found Emma Carroll’s historical fiction a treat to savour. I am shamefully late to reading this collection of short stories but having found the opportunity to sit down and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Anna at War by Helen Peters (20 Books of Summer -Book 3)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by alibrarylady

“The British were so magnanimous to welcome us foreigners… truly showing a phenomenal humanity.” These words were part of the inspiration for this enthralling and immensely thoughtful book set in World War 2. They were said by a woman in … Continue reading →

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr – 20 Books of Summer (1/20)

Posted on June 19, 2019 by alibrarylady

“Nowadays, my escape from Germany and everything that followed seems far away. I’ve lived in London more than seventy years. I have been happily married and our children are a joy. It has been a wonderfully happy life. But it … Continue reading →

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D-Day Dog by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 1, 2019 by alibrarylady

In this poignant and thought provoking World War 2 story Tom Palmer weaves together diverse voices to commemorate those who lost their lives during the D-Day Landings and sympathetically answers some of the most difficult questions about war itself. This … Continue reading →

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Letters From the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll Review and teaching links

Posted on September 6, 2017 by alibrarylady

From her very first book for children, Frost Hollow Hall, I have loved Emma Carroll’s stories. They are the sort of books that the ten-year old me would have adored and they have a magic about them which makes me … Continue reading →

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