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Please Write Soon: The Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II

English · Hardback

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The Times Children's Book of
the Week 9th April 2023


Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills
2023 Award


Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents
an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime.


Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with
his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland.

While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life
in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they're
not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied
side of the country in the hope that he'll be safer
there.

Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp
in Russia.

As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their
spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing
all around them.

Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and
fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences
in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British
at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino.

Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home?


  • With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator Michael
    Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfect
    for the whole family to share.

  • Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's
    book world, known for his work as poet and author of classic
    books such as WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT.

  • This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgo
    and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introduction
    to the history of the great wars of the 20th century
    and the importance of Remembrance.




REVIEWS OF PLEASE WRITE SOON

"An important book authored by two legends of British children’s
literature, Please Write Soon should be required reading
for everyone"
BOOKTRUST

"highly recommended. It doesn't take long to read, but has
a lot to say and has a big impact."
Kids Bookreview

"a poignant and engaging book." Books for
Keeps



Summary

Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with histeenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated andadjusts to life in the English countryside, Bernie flees Warsaw,is sent to a Russian labour camp, and then joins the 'Anders Army'and fight the Axis powers. A powerful story of the enduranceof family bonds.

Product details

Authors Michael Rosen
Assisted by Michael Foreman (Illustration)
Publisher Scholastic
 
Languages English
Age Recommendation ages 7 to 11
Product format Hardback
Released 07.04.2022
 
EAN 9780702303180
ISBN 978-0-7023-0318-0
Dimensions 221 mm x 278 mm x 15 mm
Weight 620 g
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature
Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries
Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias

JUVENILE NONFICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, FICTION / War & Military, FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Holidays, Historical fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, First World War, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, REFERENCE / Genealogy & Heraldry, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Violence, HISTORY / Reference, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Reference works, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Family history, tracing ancestors, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Holidays, events and seasonal interest, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), War, combat and military adventure fiction, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours, Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Family History & Genealogy

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