When we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian
Emma Carroll
A body washed up on the beach... Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets... An animal rescue service... Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.
Reviews
I really enjoyed reading this book because it Ave me insights on what it was like to live at war.
Dame Kiki Eggybread 01.01.2025
I really enjoyed this book. My favourite character was June because I really liked her personality. Emma Carroll is a great author and I knew I liked her other books, so I thought I would like this one too! I would definitely recommend to someone else.
Senorita Heroica Casserole 27.08.2024
I really enjoyed this book. My favourite character was June because I really liked her personality. Emma Carroll is a great author and I knew I liked her other books, so I thought I would like this one too! I would definitely recommend to someone else.
Senorita Heroica Casserole 27.08.2024
I would recommend this to somebody else because its base on world war two i can help you in yr6 with imagining how it was in that time.
Countess Gloriana Eragon 31.07.2024
i like this book because it is historical fiction and i love Emma Carroll Books
Doctor Bijou Bubble-wrap 09.02.2024
It was a great book with a character that apears in each of the stories to tie them together.
Don Chester Pumpernickel 19.01.2024
I liked it all. I would recommend it to everyone
Director Birthday-cake Pudding-Basin 12.09.2023
This was a very good book with 3 stories all wrapped together.
Anonymous 04.09.2023
This book had the same characters as a book by the same author that me and my class read!
Major Pablo Pendragon 15.08.2023
I liked the fact all of the stories in the book were connected with each other. I liked velvet because she helped save pets lives. I would recommend it to Phoebe.
Officer Petronella Partridge 24.07.2023
When WW2 strikes, Stan and his sisters have to abandon there home and have to go to the dark and mysterious mansion called Frost Hollow Hall. To pass the time, Stan and the other evacuees devise games and dares that involve exploring dark passageways and abandoned rooms.
Baron Neptune Submarine 24.06.2023
I really enjoy war books it was packed with exciting twists and turns.
Fairy Cynthia Bookmark 24.08.2022
It must be hard for stanely to have a lost mum,a little sister and a big sister all traveling to a remote old house with other children
Doctor Blossom Teacup 01.08.2022
Yes I would and it was quite a book
Anonymous 08.08.2021
I like learning about the world wars and I found this book really interesting
Judge Boadicea Lavalamp 17.07.2021
I would recommend this book to yr5 and upwards! It is such a fantastic book about three different kids through there wartime. They are all connected by a man from the American soldiers troop working to save where these children live. This book includes many untrainable dogs and there owners.
Senorita Candyfloss Sausage-Roll 05.07.2021
Three different stories, yet they are interconnected.
Professor Crocodile Washington 28.04.2021
I wonderful book. It reminded me of most of her stories combined. The theme was fantastic and the stories were not just fascinating but heartwarming. I would recommend to Emma Carrol fans
Countess Cynthia Bookmark 04.09.2020
The book was fictional and about children who grew up in the war and their stories I thought that the book was very exciting and had some very happy moments. I would recommend it to children from age 9-11
Lord Slide Menace 20.08.2020
