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Goodnight Mister Tom (Paperback)

by Michelle Magorian (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Film & TV Tie-in ed edition (2 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141301449
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141301440
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,370 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The gruff and surly Mr Thomas Oakley is less than pleased when he is landed with a scrawny little city boy as a guest, but because it is compulsory that each villager takes in an evacuee he reluctantly agrees. It soon becomes obvious to Mister Tom that young Willie Beech is hiding something, and as the pair begin to form an unlikely bond and Willie grows in stature and in confidence he begins to forget the past. But when he has to return to war-torn London to face his mother again he retreats into his shy and awkward ways once more.

Goodnight Mister Tom is one of the most touching and powerful stories ever written. As the relationship between Willie and Tom begins to transform them both, Magorian¹s powerful yet gentle writing tugs at the heart, taking the reader on an incredibly emotional journey that never once stoops to unnecessary sentimentality. --Susan Harrison



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Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London... The TV film starred John Thaw. Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars To be read again and again, 22 Jul 2005
I first began to read this book as a 12-year-old, and never stopped. I still bring it everywhere, although in my twenties I am much above the target audience. It is a deeply moving story, about the experiences of an abused and neglected child who finds himself sent to the countryside during the war. While the story has some tragic moments, the courage and positive spirit of the characters stops it from being depressing. I feel that every child or teenager should have this book in their cupboard.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with some powerful truths., 2 Jan 2002
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I just finished reading this book aloud with my soon-to-be 12 year old son. We both enjoyed it very much. It was a descriptive book with some emotional issues that are heart-wrenching. The author does a good job of conveying what life is like for a young boy during a time of war. The boy comes to know the true meaning of friendship, trust and love - though has to survive some of the most horrible situations imaginable. Every child should be so lucky as to have a Mr. Tom - as he is a true hero. This is a strong book and although it appears to be a children's book - I suggest that an adult read the book with the younger readers as some of the events are quite disturbing. I am glad to have read it with my son - I know that he enjoyed the book - and I did as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good-night Mr Tom, 21 Jan 1999
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Touching, emotional and inspiring, Michelle Magorian has written a novel for all. Although this is not a childrens' book, it is an excellent read for teenagers who will find the sometimes difficult topics easier to understand than younger readers.

Willie Beech, a troubled London evacuee, is deposited at Tom Oakley's doorstep and he has no choice but to take Willie in. After six months a remarkable bond has formed but then Willie's pious and abusive mother demands that he returns to London where he is abused and maltreated. Tom rescues him and takes him home to the village and their relationship continues until it becomes like father and son.

Many teenagers do not like war books, especially girls, as they find them boring or too melancholy. This book is uplifting and Magorian conveys the emotions and thoughts of the characters very well so that they really come across to the reader.

This book has seem a surge in popularity since the recent TV production and it deserves all it can get as it is an excellent novel although the situation is sometimes not as real as it could be. An excellent read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
i used it as a teacher resource about WW2.it literally brought tears to my eyes. i had always heard about it but thought it would be boring and outdated... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Isaacs

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice easy read
Good book well written and easy to read. The sort of book that you keep wanting to pick up and continue.
Published 4 months ago by M. Elmes

5.0 out of 5 stars One word - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-!!!
The book is set at the start of the Second World War. A young boy named Willie Beech is evacuated to the country, and is placed with an old man called Tom Oakley, whom he calls... Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Schofield

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - BUY IT NOW!!
We really enjoyed this book GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM because it's all based in World War 2. It's about an evacuee called William, also known as Willie; he is evacuated because there's... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Paul White

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Mister Tom.
I first read this book when I was younger. To this day I always come back to this powerful story. When I first started reading this story, I did not know how I would react to this... Read more
Published 24 months ago by I. Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of my elite shelf
I picked this book off a shelf out of boredom, but once read I immediately went to get a copy for myself. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by Victoria Mcnaught

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story that will stay in my heart
This is one of the few books that I will always enjoy reading and also one of the few books that managed to get a tear or two out of me. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by Ms. E. Tomnang Kangmo

4.0 out of 5 stars School book review
I think goodnight Mister Tom was a pleasent read but sometimes I felt like the story wasn't going anywhere sometimes. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2007 by Mr. C. W. Williamson

4.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Mr Tom, Michelle Magorian
Michelle Magorian's `Goodnight Mr Tom', is an emotional rollercoaster of a book. At some times, it will leave you crying, at other times, you will be smiling with happiness. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2007 by Andrew Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Very moving
I found this story very moving. When you first encounter Tom Oakley he doesn't seem the sort of man who would be very fond of children but he shows great kindness to Willie... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2006 by Mr. Ap Noakes

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