Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle MagorianMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Magorian’s children’s tale of a young evacuee who has his life transformed when he is sent to live in the country is an amazing story that will entertain all ages. There's fantastic moments of suspense that will keep the reader gripped as well as lots of heart-warming scenes of friendship and compassion. There is one particular scene which is very graphic in nature which may be upsetting for younger readers, but Magorian draws on this from real-life realities while ultimately championing Oakley’s mantra that everything has its own time, as well as balancing this with mid-twentieth century wartime values. It's a book which looks at the inexperienced child as well as the adult; though where Oakley gains his sense of parenthood is perhaps only through caring for Sammy. Despite all the drama, the tale has a simple and happy ending, and leaves the book open as to where young Willie might actually end up.
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