Whistling in the Dark
Shirley Hughes
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- History Time - blasts from the past
Average rating
In the hardship of war, everything is rationed – except true friendship. From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the Liverpool Blitz.
Liverpool, 1940: thirteen-year-old Joan’s home is under threat from the Nazi’s terrifying nightly air-raids. It is not an easy time to be a teenager, especially with the sweet rationing, strict curfews and blackouts. Joan and best friend Doreen love going to the cinema until the bombings intensify and then even that becomes too dangerous, especially when an army deserter is found lurking near their home. Who is he and why does he think Joan can help him? As the Blitz worsens, Joan and her friends make a discovery that will tear the whole community apart…
Reviews
It was very good for me as I like this kind of book
Anonymous 31.07.2020
This book was really good midway and at the end, but the start what made me nearly put this book down. It takes very long to the main point of the book, which personally I am not a fan of. Aside from that counter point, I really enjoyed reading this book. The title is so mysterious and it feels like a murder myserty story, but the title has a twist in which I wasn’t expecting. It was about a person who whistles in the dark, but for a different reason, which I find very interesting.
Anonymous 27.05.2020
This book made me realise how tough it was in the war.It's amazing how much kids in the war had to go through. I so sorry for them.
Anonymous 18.08.2018
if you love world war 2 stories this is the bookfor you it is an absolute page turner!. I personally loved
Anonymous 08.08.2017
This book is really good if you like history also it's a very moving tale about friendship. I definitely recommend this book.
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