When The War Came Home by Lesley Parr
WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023 A mesmerising historical mystery set in the aftermath of World War One, from the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets. Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Michael Morpurgo.An assured, thoughtful historical novel with a richly evoked post-war Welsh setting * Guardian *
This wonderful second novel firmly establishes Lesley as one of our finest writers of historical fictionWe should talk about her in the same way we talk about Hilary McKay, Emma Carroll & Tom Palmer ... I hope it reaches the wide audience that it truly deserves * Phil Earle *
A gentle story about the effects of war and standing up for what you believe in, When the War Came Home’s hopeful and resilient story is sure to resonate with readers no matter the age... a light-hearted yet deeply emotional read * Bookseller review *
If you're looking for something to look forward to in the first month of 2022, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this novel to children and adults alike. It's another wonderful history lesson in a book with all the power and emotion we need to really unlock the past * Bookseller Review *
This is highly atmospheric historical fiction, combining authentic detail with themes of class and social justice that still resonate today * Bookseller Book of the Month *
With echoes of Carrie's War and Goodnight Mister Tom, Parr brings her own fresh voice to what already feels like a wartime classic. This story is quietly brutal and brilliantly heartfelt. I absolutely ADORED it. - Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse * Praise for THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS *
Beautifully told ... This appealing book is about losses healed, lies uncovered, cruelty defeated and goodness rewarded - Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times * Praise for THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS *
Atmospheric, direct and gripping, with a superbly assured narrative voice, this book is woven through with powerful themes: grief, belonging and making peace with the past. - Guardian * Praise for THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS *
Lesley Parr grew up in a South Wales steel town. Her debut, The Valley of Lost Secrets, published in 2021 and was a Waterstones Book of the Month, longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for both the Branford Boase and UKLA awards. Lesley’s books have won the Tir na n-Og Award (2022,2024) and Wales Children’s Book of the Year (2023), amongst others. All four of her novels so far have received CILIP Carnegie Medal nominations. A former primary school teacher, she holds an MA with distinction in Writing for Young People. Lesley now lives in England with her husband and rescue cat, Ramsay. She shares her time between writing stories, tutoring adults and shouting at rugby on the TV.
@WelshDragonParr
www.lesleyparr.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781526621009 |
| ISBN 10 | 1526621002 |
| Title | When The War Came Home |
| Author | Lesley Parr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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