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Michelle Magorian (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 3 Mar 2011

In Back Home, Michelle Magorian, author of Goodnight Mister Tom, tells the story of Rusty, returning to England after being evacuated to America for five years in the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Carrie's War by Nina Bawden.

After five happy years in America, Rusty must return to England: the place she used to call home.

But it doesn't fell like home. Rusty's mother is like a stranger, her little brother doesn't know her and why does the food taste so bad? Rusty just can't get used to the rigid rules and rationing and her strict new boarding school.

Lonely and homesick, Rusty makes friends with Lance, another returned evacuee, and her indomitable spirit leads her into a dramatic and devastating rebellion. . .

Guardian Children's Fiction award-winning Michelle Magorian is the author of the iconic war-time children's book, Goodnight Mister Tom.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Re-issue edition (3 Mar 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141332263
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141332260
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 130,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Michelle Magorian was born in Portsmouth and on leaving school studied at the Rose Bruford College of speech and Drama and Marcel Marceau's International School of Mime in Paris. Over the years she became interested in children's books and decided to write one herself. The result was Goodnight Mister Tom which won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, an International Reading Association Award and was also made into a much-loved film, starring the late John Thaw.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping and moving read 24 Nov 2002
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I first read this book when I was eleven and it has since become one of my favourite books. Rusty, the central character is gutsy and intelligent. Her sentiments are easy to relate to and admirable. Her confused view of which country is her home, having lived in America for five years, are beautifully written and heartwarming, especially the relationship with her little brother whom she has never met; explored perfectly. The events which lead up to her dramatic rebellion are gripping and moving. I found myself screaming in frustration at her ignorant, pompous grandmother, and crying at more than one point in the book. I recommend this book whole-heartedly; don't let anthing put you off.
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3.0 out of 5 stars story is fantastic but kindle format disappointing 29 Mar 2011
By E Gregory
Format:Kindle Edition
I think this story is absolutely wonderful and I've read it many times over. The characters are believable, the writing is well-paced and it really captures the complications and overwhelming sensation of homesickness, perhaps particularly from a child's perspective. So, I wanted this on kindle so I could always have it to hand. Unfortunately, though, I was really disappointed by the kindle format. There were far too many typos and in some places I had to guess what the word was from the rest of the sentence. This disrupted the flow of my reading and for the price of the kindle version, I really expected better. I'm sorry now I didn't just buy the print version, which would have been cheaper too!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story!!! 31 July 2004
By "kellyh16"
Format:Paperback
I was attracted to this book because it was by the same author who wrote Goodnight Mr. Tom. I have read the book, Goodnight Mr. Tom but didn't think it was as good as the film. When I bought Back Home, I wasn't very sure that it would be good considering I didn't particularly like the book Goodnight Mr. Tom. However after I had read a few pages, I couldn't put it down. I was completely hooked on the story.
Back Home is about the main character, Virginia Dickinson, nicknamed Rusty by her American family. After the war she goes back home to Britain. Everything in England is not as she expected though. She feels like her family are strangers and her little brother, Charlie, hasn't got used to the fact that he has a sister.
I think this story would appeal to a wide audience. It is not like other war stories. Reading this book I felt like Rusty was a person living now, not in the war.
I'm nto sure about anyone else but I found the end a bit disappointing, it wasn't how I expected (I won't say why because that could be a spoiler for people who are going to read it). However it was one of the best books I have ever read and I think everyone else should read it to.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Not as good as Goodnight Mr Tom but I still really enjoyed it. The downside would be the random number 30s?! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Deathbell
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, but quality of poor disappointing
This book is fantastic! Having read and loved this as a child, I bought this copy for my daughter. Disappointed with quality of cover and spine though - definitely would not have... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tara Ruane
3.0 out of 5 stars A good book for the older teenager
This was another I enjoyed as a teenager. It does contrast interestingly between the UK and US in the 1940's, and also made me realise exactly what life was like for evacuees... Read more
Published 3 months ago by London_nurse
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
This is a must read for any fans of Goodnight Mister Tom. It is a fantastic book and I have read it over and over again. Great characters and a great story.
Published 4 months ago by lwells
5.0 out of 5 stars A novel I wanted to step into...
and rescue Rusty. A seriously misunderstood character, who is trying to make sense of a new country and a new culture. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shandy
5.0 out of 5 stars What I thought about back home
I gave this book a 5 star rating because it is interesting and kept me entertained . I would recommend this book to 11-15 year old's
Published 4 months ago by Molly Allen-Bridge
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Ok nice story enjoyed it but not as good as Goodnight Mr Tom.Would like to read more by this author.
Published 5 months ago by Sherry
3.0 out of 5 stars Back Home, kindle edition
I have to agree with another reviewer, the KINDLE EDITION needs quite a bit of attention. Lots of typos, some obvious, but others not so, meaning that you have to puzzle out what... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Judith@zest
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
I read this story many years ago and to this day it is my favourite book of all time. It is one of the only books to ever truly stay with me for all this time! Read more
Published 14 months ago by LuckyKatie1
5.0 out of 5 stars Back Home
Hi Everyone,

I have just read Back Home and really enjoyed it! It is set in World War 2.

Anyway, its about a girl called Virginia but everyone calls her Rusty... Read more
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