The War Guest
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Irene Shubik
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped, previous owner name inside, light foxing to page edges
This historical novel chronicles the poignant experiences of children evacuated from London during the tumultuous years of World War II. It vividly illustrates the challenges and adaptations faced by young individuals thrust into unfamiliar rural settings, far from their families and the bombing raids. The narrative uncovers the emotional complexities of displacement, presenting a compelling portrait of resilience amidst adversity. Shubik's masterful storytelling details the subtle shifts in relationships and the enduring spirit of a generation shaped by conflict. The War Guest offers a deeply moving and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in history, seen through innocent eyes.
Author: Irene Shubik
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. H. Allen, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped, previous owner name inside, light foxing to page edges
This historical novel chronicles the poignant experiences of children evacuated from London during the tumultuous years of World War II. It vividly illustrates the challenges and adaptations faced by young individuals thrust into unfamiliar rural settings, far from their families and the bombing raids. The narrative uncovers the emotional complexities of displacement, presenting a compelling portrait of resilience amidst adversity. Shubik's masterful storytelling details the subtle shifts in relationships and the enduring spirit of a generation shaped by conflict. The War Guest offers a deeply moving and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in history, seen through innocent eyes.