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by Michelle Magorian (Author), Roy Batchwood (Editor) "'Yes,' said Tom bluntly, on opening the front door ..." (more)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Longman (May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 058231965X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0582319653
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 555,611 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain is about to enter the Second World War. An unhappy, poor child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley, but his life is shattered when his mother calls him back to London.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish it could go on for ever, 18 Nov 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Goodnight Mr Tom (New Longman Literature 11-14) (Hardcover)
Potential Buyer,

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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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Goodnight Mr Tom, 25 April 2005
By N. BOULT (UK) - See all my reviews
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This book is about a boy called Willie. He is an evacuee in world war 2. He has to go and stay with Tom Oakley, who lives in the countryside. At first they don't get on, because Tom does not want an evacuee staying with him. Willie is scared of Tom because his mother beats him, therefore he is weary of any adult.
Over the months they grow to become friends. All is well until Willie has to go home to his mother, who he knows, will continue to beat him. Tom is also aware of this and does not want him to go.
The book has a very moving and emotional ending. Read this book to find out what happens when Willie finally returns home.
I read this book when I was I Year 7 (11 years old) and I thought it was very appropriate for my age group.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars an all around good book, 8 Mar 2002
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im a 2nd year student in a school in Dublin, Ireland. My class and I are studing this book for our junior cert. in june 2003. we found that this book covered every emotion imaginable. It showed that you don't know what goes on behind closed door. It showed us the different relationships between different age groups for example there was Tom and William, the relationship between Zach ( a fellow evacuee from london ) and loads of other different types of relationships. It is a book that everyone can relate to in different ways (old or young, male or female) its a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite simply, this is the best book in the world!
At the start of the Second World War, a young boy named Willie Beech is evacuated to the country. He is placed with Tom Oakley, a man who isn't exactly overjoyed with this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Schofield

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT EVOCATION OF WAR YEARS
This is a substantial book but, from the outset, is 'unputdownable', to coin a word. It should be com[pulsory reading for all youngsters.
Published 2 months ago by Froggy

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Recommended
I really loved the book called Goodnight Mister Tom. It is set during World War 2 about a little boy named Willie who had to move away from his home. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Paul White

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Story of the old fashioned kind
This is an emotional roller coaster of a story. Set in World War Two, Mr. Tom is a widower, living alone in his cottage in the country when he is asked to care for a young London... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

4.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books ever !
This has to be one of the best books ever ! Really grips you from page one and and is prone to being under-valued when being descibed as a children's book ! Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2006 by Iona

5.0 out of 5 stars The most moving book!
This is truly the most amazing book i have ever read. It moved me to the point of lifechanging and to call it a childrens book does not give it any justice. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by A. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars The most fantastic book EVER!!!!
I first read this about 8 years ago when one of the children I teach recommended it to me. It tells of a young evacuee, Willie Beech who is taken from his London home to stay in... Read more
Published on 20 Jul 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Compelling Book for Children
This book is the best book I have ever read because of the way it explains a boys life during the second world war. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book
Goodnight Mister Tom is a marvellous book with a story about a young boy who gets evacuated to the country to live with a very quiet man. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars it is quite boring
this is ok(ish) book about a young evacuee (wille beach) in the 2nd world war who goes to an old widoerin the contry I did not like this book because in places it just go on and... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2001

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