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Peggy Larkin's War [Kindle Edition]

Trevor Forest (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |
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London 1939 and the city’s children must be evacuated to the countryside to keep them safe from the German bombs. After a tearful goodbye at the station, Peggy Larkin is sent to live with strangers in the country, unsure if she’ll ever see her parents again.

Peggy meets the ultra strict Mrs Henderson and does her best to fit into country life. But what secret lies behind the locked door in the big house? Who is the man hiding out in the woods? Peggy finds a friend in Alfie, another London evacuee and together they try to solve the mystery.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 110 KB
  • Publisher: T A Belshaw (16 Mar 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004SI3YUS
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #68,823 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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What a gorgeous book. Aimed at 8-12s, but I believe Peggy Larkin's War would be enjoyed by anyone with a pulse. This book reminded me of everything I ever loved about adventure books as a child. It made me smile, a lot. And it brought a tear to my eye at the end as well. Loved it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Trevor manages to write books `for children' that appeal to generations far beyond. He writes with a pen both gentle and humorous and each book leaves the reader wanting more of his words. The subject (war) is not one I would normally choose but having read other books by this author, I knew it would be treated with respect and compassion. I was not disappointed.

Although aimed at the younger reader, this book is a delight for any age, a suitable length to enjoy on a train journey, or with a slow cup of tea.

As a reader classed as an adult, but one who is grateful not to be old enough to remember the great wars, this story took me on a safe journey through what were very sad, challenging and scary times. Peggy Larkin is a brave and delightful character, and I'm glad to have learned some history `through her eyes'. Like the other posters here, I would love to read more.

I have the paperback version, and this book has been read by neighbours' children too, and hasn't finished the rounds yet. It has encouraged the children to ask questions and understand the times that Peggy lived in.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A must have read 30 Jan 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
I read this book last night and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it, the writing style was fast paced enough for adults and children alike, the detail of the war time Britain was amazing and painted a graphic picture of what the charactors were going through. I was happy, sad, slightly scared all the way through the story and just had to keep turning the pages.
It is aimed at 8-12 year olds, but I feel adults and children alike will enjoy this book, my only problem was I wanted more adventures! Any chance of a sequel then?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Heart-warming
`Peggy Larkin's War' is a story not about guns, bombs or soldiers; more about the relationship between mother and daughter. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rose McClelland
A Delight from start to finish
I had the honour to read an early draft of this tale and even though I can hardly be described as a child (I'm 61) I found it compelling reading. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Robinson
Charming children's wartime adventure story
I read Peggy Larkin's War straight through in one sitting. It charmed me and was a delight to read.

When Peggy, her brother, Harry, and other evacuees leave their... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kathryn Eastman
Entertaining and educational - a wonderful story
Although this book is aimed at the 8-12 years age group, it is easily one of the most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure of reading in a while. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Emma Kerry
Peggy Larkin's War - A heart-warming must read story!
I have just read this story in one sitting and would defy anyone not to do the same. The story grips you from the first page when we first meet Peggy, a ten year old evacuee as she... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mandy James
Charming, Enchanting and Entertaining
`Peggy Larkin's War' by Trevor Forest

It's often a sign of quality in a children's book that it has equal appeal for adults. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Anne Stormont
Peggy Larkin's War
I don't often read children's books these days but as soon as I started reading Peggy Larkin's War, I was unable to stop. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Marie Fullerton Barrett
Peggy Larkin's War : Peggy's story
Peggy Larkin' War is a wonderful story. Travel with Peggy and you will be in for a tale of not only what it was like for children evacuated during the war (ww2), but with... Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Meredith
An enjoyable and well-crafted read
What a wonderful story! Peggy Larkin's War really captures the feel of wartime Britain with some lovely touches; many children who've been taught about this era at school will... Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Vincent-Northam
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