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Goodnight Mister Tom

By: Michelle Magorian
Narrated by: Christopher Saul
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Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM is of one of the best-loved stories set during the Second World War.

'Everyone's idea of a smash-hit novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions' - Guardian

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian is the unforgettable story of young Willie Beech, evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the unlikely care of grumpy old Tom Oakley. But then his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother to come back to London. As the weeks pass by Tom begins to worry when William doesn't answer his letters, so he goes to London to find him, and there makes a terrible discovery.

© Michelle Magorian 1996 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Classics Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Adoption

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Everyone's idea of a smash-hit first novel: full-blown characters to love and hate, moments of grief and joy, and a marvellous story that knows just how to grab the emotions
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Everyone should read this even just once. There are sad moments but the way William thrives with Mister Tom. If you’re to be sent out with other people you’d want someone like it,

Absolutely brilliant

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I read this in grade 6 about 35 years ago. I had forgotten a bit of the story and didn’t remember the large character detail in early chapters but as an adult it came together well in the end.

Takes a bit but worth it

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Love, love, love that there’s finally an unabridged audiobook available for this fantastic novel. The narrator’s tenancy to pause after saying a character’s name is a little annoying, and his realisation of 11/12YO George, with a fully broken man’s voice, is mildly annoying, as is his inability to lighten his voice enough to make female characters feel fully fleshed out. These are minor quibbles though and certainly don't detract significantly from the overall interpretation of the book.

Love it

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Lovely story that I read at school over 30 years ago and wanted to listen again. Did not disappoint.

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this is the full novel (not abridged). aripping story for all ages, beautifully read. recommended.

beautiful book

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