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"a touching story of children growing up in hard times but surrounded by love... [a] feast of a picture book stuffed full of wonderful details" (Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids) "a delightful snapshot of an era... a great read" (Daily Mail)"
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An inspiring tale of Christmas goodwill and acceptance from Shirley Hughes, one of the world's best-loved picture-book creators.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This beautifully evocative story takes us back to 1930s Liverpool -a very different world to that of today's children. Bronwen and Dylan's father was killed in a mining accident and the family moved to Liverpool, where Mam scrapes a living by taking in washing. The story really draws you into the life of the family and the hardship of the times. Just before Christmas, the children are alone in the house and hear a scary "Plonk.....Plonk......Plonk" coming from the washhouse. Whatever can it be? They run out and Mrs O'Riley, who they had been told not to talk to, reassures them. Shirley Hughes' illustrations capture the period wonderfully and show us what life was like then - but the enduring message is just as valid now as it was then.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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i am happy with book.lovely pictures. shirley hughes wonderful artist beautiful colours nice read too chilren will like the books
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Shirley Hughes was my favourite author as a child so I snapped this book up when I saw it for my little girl. Extra special as it touches on Shirley Hughes own 1930's childhood. A delight to read.
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