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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. This title is winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: To be read again and again, 22 Jul 2005 By  "kirsten-bath" - See all my reviews 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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Worthy of my elite shelf, 21 Jun 2007 By  Victoria Mcnaught "Vix0r" (Scotland) - See all my reviews    I picked this book off a shelf out of boredom, but once read I immediately went to get a copy for myself. It's wrong that this book can only be found in children's section in bookshops, so many more people will and have enjoyed this book of all ages. It's a wonderful story that I adore and has a pride place of my elite bookshelf, and I'm very picky about the books I place on it.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Excellent book with some powerful truths., 2 Jan 2002 By A Customer 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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 33 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 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 6 months ago by I. Hall 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 15 months ago by Ms. E. Tomnang Kangmo 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 16 months ago by Mr. C. W. Williamson 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 16 months ago by Andrew Martin 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 GoodNight mister tom This book is probably the best ever. it is a moving book, and it is a bit like a child called it. Published on 8 May 2004 by blink182chic THIS COULD POSSIBLY THE BEST BOOK FOR TEENAGERS EVER WRITTEN This moving story is set back in the times of world war too, when young Will is evacuated to old Mr Oakly in the countryside. Read more Published on 24 Oct 2003 by profhelenmoose