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When the War Came Home

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The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen, but Johnny doesn’t even remember who he is. As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in – and learns that some things should never be forgotten.

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ISBN: 9781526621009 Author: Parr, Lesley Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books Publication Date: 6th January 2022 Imprint: Bloomsbury Children's Books Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 298 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Confident Readers Subjects: Children's, Children's / Teenage fiction: Crime & mystery fiction, Children's / Teenage fiction: Family & home stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children's / Teenage fiction: Military & war fiction, Children's / Teenage general interest: Rural & farm life, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Friends & friendship issues

A STIRRING HISTORICAL ADVENTURE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS.The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away.When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen, but Johnny doesn’t even remember who he is.As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in – and learns that some things should never be forgotten ?This mesmerising historical mystery includes an interactive clue so readers can unravel the mystery alongside the characters.‘A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit’s incredible ability to recover.’ Emma Carroll

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