Safe Harbour
3 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by kiwiinengland from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Monday, January 19, 2009
Sophie and Hugh are left homeless when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their Dad is away fighting, so the children are sent to their grandfather in Ireland. Sophie is scared – they have never met Grandfather but his letters cause such trouble in the house, and their Dad never speaks of him.
How will they live in a strange country, with a man who probably hates them – and will the family ever be together again?
How will they live in a strange country, with a man who probably hates them – and will the family ever be together again?
Journal Entry 2 by kiwiinengland from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Monday, January 19, 2009
This is a well written book by an award winning Irish writer.
Sophie is caught between being a child and a teenager and finds trying to adapt to Ireland rather difficult. In contrast Hugh is a typical seven year old who copes with change much more easily. The book covers the difference between being in London during the war, and being in Ireland during the Emergency.
A very enjoyable book, suitable for children 8 plus.
Sophie is caught between being a child and a teenager and finds trying to adapt to Ireland rather difficult. In contrast Hugh is a typical seven year old who copes with change much more easily. The book covers the difference between being in London during the war, and being in Ireland during the Emergency.
A very enjoyable book, suitable for children 8 plus.
Sophie has to grow up very quickly and this book captures perfectly how she tries to adapt.
Chosen at the Cork/Dublin Valentines bookcrossing meeting.