Kit Pearson
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Formats
Description
Kit Pearson's most recent and critically acclaimed novel tells the story of the 5 Bell children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their mother's death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, A Perfect Gentle Knight illustrates how a rich fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing
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Pub. Date
1989
Description
Norah never thought the war would tear her family apart. It is the summer of 1940, and all England fears an invasion by Hitler's army. The sound of enemy planes fill the air. Norah Stoakers's friends are being sent to safety overseas -- but she is sure her family will stay together. Then she and her brother Gavin are sent to Canada. She knows she has to be brave. News from England grows worse and worse. Will she and Gavin ever see home again?...
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