When the Siren Wailed

A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom

About the author

Noel Streatfeild (1895-1986) was born in Amberley, Sussex. Her father was Bishop of Lewes and her great-grandmother was the prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry. She was a mischievous child, often in trouble at home. While growing up, she and her sisters put on plays for parish causes and, after making munitions during World War I, she trained as an actress.
Noel Streatfeild started by writing books for adults. Her first and best-loved children's book, BALLET SHOES, was published in 1936. She won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for children's literature in 1939. When World War II broke out, she worked in canteens for the armed forces and for those injured by bombs. She wrote over 80 books in her lifetime and lived in London till her death.

Summary

A thrilling and moving adventure story about evacuees in World War Two, perfect for readers of Goodnight Mister Tom

Additional text

A compelling heart-warming story about three children in the Second World War - I loved it.

Product details

• Authors: Noel Streatfeild
• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.09.2021
• EAN: 9781510109896
• ISBN: 978-1-5101-0989-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 220 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Interest age: from c 8 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways