Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II
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Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie’s parents know that as Jews they’re not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he’ll be safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the “Anders Army” and fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino. Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home? With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator Michael Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfect for the whole family to share.
Our October 2022 Ages 11+ Book of the Month
Our book of the month for children aged 11+ is Please Write Soon by one of the best-known figures in the children’s book world, Michael Rosen.
This beautifully written book is a paperback exclusive and inspired by a true story about Michael Rosen’s family. It is about perseverance and hope in the face of true horror and hardship – it is a perfect introduction to the history of the Second World War and very fitting in the lead up to Remembrance day at the beginning of November.
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Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780702319013
Date published
September 1st, 2022
Other details
- 80 pages
Condition
New
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