I wish it could go on for ever, 19 Nov 2000

I got this book, the day it came out. I absolutely loved it. I was 13 at the time and even now, I read it, especially the memorable bits. Memorable bits? The places where you share the same emotions with the characters and feel what they feel.

Lord of the Rings is the only book that I know of that has come close to doing this but Goodnight Mr.Tom creams anything.

If you are currently on a shopping spree, get the video or DVD at amazon too, but read the book first as sadly, although very good in all aspects of film, the video does not cover the whole of the book.

Michelle Magorian has a way to enfold her readers into a deep sense of relaism, as if you were actually there with Tom, Will, and Zach and the other countless characters who all are used to put forward a very strong, yet meaningful voice of hope.

Every page makes you crave for more and brings out emotions for both adults and children alike. This book is an absolute masterpiece, one which I suggest that your hard earned £5.99 goes to.

Since the tale of what it is about has been mentioned above, I won't say what the book is about other than you have no idea of what a gem of a book awaits you.

I need not say anymore other than buy it, read it, read it again, and again............and again, till you can laugh..... ache..... and cry no longer.

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