Resist by Tom Palmer

Resist by Tom Palmer

Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on life under wartime occupation, in a beautifully told story inspired by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn.

"Another triumph from Tom PalmerFull of history, heroism, and heart" – Dan Smith, author

"Extensively researched and superbly written … It's another essential Tom Palmer masterpiece" – Jon Biddle, teacher

"Tom Palmer is the master of accessible historical fiction … A heart-wrenching story of strength, courage and sacrifice" – Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination

"This book is truly breath-taking and, in my opinion, Palmer's best book to date… Sure to become a modern classic" – Mendip Children's Book Group

"This is a magnificent historical fiction… Palmer is a genius at using crisp, clear language to create vivid scenes and evoke tension" – Open University

Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the Young Quills Award winner After the War and FCBG Children’s Book Award winners Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog. In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust’s Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.

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ISBN 13	9781800901063
ISBN 10	1800901062
Title	Resist
Author	Tom Palmer
Series	Conkers Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2022-08-04
Number of pages	208
Prizes	Winner of Berkshire Book Award 2023, Winner of Young Quills Award 2023, Short-listed for Cheshire Schools Book Award 2023, Short-listed for Archway Learning Trust Book of the Year 2023, Short-listed for Wolverhampton Childrens Book Award 2023, Nominated for Carnegie Medal for Writing 2023
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