Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian, Patrick Malahide
Brought to you by Penguin.
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley – but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London…
Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award.
©2003 Michelle Magorian (P) 2003 Penguin Audio
Reviews
It starts very interesting
Baron Aardvark Waltzer 20.10.2024
I thought It was a bit boring.
Superintendent Raccoon Owl 11.09.2023
I really enjoyed this book because it was very good and because it was very well written and I love d the story line
Professor Lacey Partridge 30.08.2023
I thought it was okay but it was a little boring for me. I would recommend this book to my friend
Senorita Blossom Moonbeam 02.07.2023
good
Superstar Panda Remmington 28.04.2023
As Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War, young Willie Beech is evacuated from London to the safety of a country village, Little Weirwold. A frightened and neglected boy, he is billeted at the cottage where Tom Oakley, a grumpy recluse, has lived on his own for forty years.
Sergeant Zeus Eragon 17.08.2022
A brilliant book of loss and friendship. There are some sad bits but on the whole it's an amazing book. It's about WW2 fiction, a boy called William is evacuated to the countryside, far away from his cruel mother and war-stricken London. He is happy with Tom, the man who takes him in, but then his mother summons him back to the city... 5 stars from me!
Duchess Sapphire Fascination 29.03.2022
I loved it! It was very sad though. It was so sad I almost cried. But... I would definitely recommend it to a friend. my favourite character was zach.
Anonymous 18.12.2021
I liked the book it was sad but beautiful.I liked Mister Tom the best as he was kind.I would recommend it to people who like sad storys
Professor Flopsy Yo-yo 12.06.2021
I liked Mister Tom because he was kind but this wasn’t a book I enjoyed much as it wasn’t my kind of book. I am glad I tried something different though.
Chief Rapper Starlight 02.09.2020
I cant believe willie was treated so harshly. I am so glad he got to stay with mister tom
Anonymous 12.06.2020
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian Review by Princess Orchid Moonbeam This was a fantastic book. It was full of suprises and tragedies but had a happy ending. My favourite character was William because he turned out to be a happy young boy. Everyone should read this book!
Princess Orchid Moonbeam 21.12.2019
This is so sad! It is so terrible at some points I felt like crying. It is that bit about the baby. Poor willie.
Anonymous 04.08.2019
I would recommend this book for ages 7+. It is full of ups and downs. The book is about a little boy named Willlie who is evacuated to Mister Tom's house. When he arrives there he is shy but when the months go by, he makes new friends. But when he gets sent back to his cruel mother, will they ever see each other again
Madam Phoenix Waterfall 23.08.2018
It is sad and happy. I love learning about ww2 & ww1. My favourite bits were the really sad bits, like when Will had to go back to his mother or when Zach dies.
Anonymous 10.08.2017
William beach is an evacuee who comes from a very religious background. As his mother believes he should be beaten if he does anything to god. but when World War Two starts William is evacuated to the countryside where Mr Tom Oakley takes him in together they build up each others confidence and care for each other. Maybe the country isn't a cold cruel place afterwards?
Anonymous 05.08.2017
A lovely touching story
Anonymous 01.08.2017
