Gill Thompson

TO SAVE HER CHILD, A MOTHER MUST MAKE AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE. 'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of 2019' Sharon Maas, author of The Violin Maker's Daughter 'The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson, author of The Orphan Sisters Inspired by the children who escaped the Holocaust. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and My Name is Eva by Suzanne Goldring. Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away - even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed. In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. Then when her son enlists in the RAF, Pamela realises how easily her own world could come crashing down... Readers around the world adore THE CHILD ON PLATFORM ONE: 'OH MY HEART! Moved me deep from within. I cannot recommend it enough' The Writing Garnet 'Such a gorgeous book. I loved and believed in all the characters, and thoroughly enjoyed their stories. Incredibly researched, it felt authentic. And the ending moved me to tears *****' 'OMG What an incredible read. It was so emotional about a Jewish girl. I was engrossed from start to finish and would highly recommend this book *****' 'This book was incredible... The story is realistic and believable. Once you start reading you will not want to stop *****' 'An emotional, haunting book filled with secrets throughout. Excellent *****' 'I loved the book and the way it was written. I will be reading more novels by Gill Thompson in the future as her interweaving of events with fictional characters is remarkable *****' 'This was a great book! There are secrets you will not see coming, but it makes it more heartwarming *****' 'It's not your normal evacuee story as it's intertwined with other stories which I really enjoyed. It had me gripped. I will be looking out for more books by this author *****' 'This is a very good book. I recommend you read *****'

The Child On Platform One: Inspired by the children who escaped the Holocaust

'An outstanding book made more poignant as it's threaded with events that actually happened. The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson, author of The Orphan Sisters 'OH MY HEART! Moved me DEEP FROM WITHIN. I cannot recommend it enough' The Writing Garnet 'I was RIVETED... I LOVED the book *****' I'm Hooked on Books Inspired by the real-life escape of thousands of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe on the Kindertransport trains to London, the new novel from the author of The Oceans Between Us Gill Thompson. For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz Heather Morris, My Name is Eva by Suzanne Goldring and A View Across the Rooftops by Suzanne Kelman. Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away - even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed. In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. It is only when her young son enlists in the RAF that Pamela realises how easily her own world could come crashing down. Some of the 5* reader reviews for THE CHILD ON PLATFORM ONE: 'Such a gorgeous book. I loved and believed in all the characters, and thoroughly enjoyed their stories. Incredibly researched, it felt authentic. And the ending moved me to tears *****' 'OMG What an incredible read. It was so emotional about a Jewish girl. I was engrossed from start to finish and would highly recommend this book *****' 'This book was incredible... The story is realistic and believable. Once you start reading you will not want to stop *****' 'An emotional, haunting book filled with secrets throughout. Excellent *****' 'I loved the book and the way it was written. I will be reading more novels by Gill Thompson in the future as her interweaving of events with fictional characters is remarkable *****' 'This was a great book! There are secrets you will not see coming, but it makes it more heartwarming *****' 'It's not your normal evacuee story as it's intertwined with other stories which I really enjoyed. It had me gripped. I will be looking out for more books by this author *****' 'This is a very good book. I recommend you read *****'

The Child on Platform One: Inspired by the Extraordinary True Story of the Children Who Escaped the Holocaust

Inspired by heartrending real events, a mother fights to find her son and a child battles for survival in this riveting debut novel. For readers of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, and Remember Me by Lesley Pearse. 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid. She remembers nothing of who she is. Only that she has lost something very precious. As the little boy waits in the orphanage, he hopes his mother will return. But then he finds himself on board a ship bound for Australia, the promise of a golden life ahead, and wonders: how will she find him in a land across the oceans? In Perth, a lonely wife takes in the orphaned child. But then she discovers the secret of his past. Should she keep quiet? Or tell the truth and risk losing the boy who has become her life? This magnificent, moving novel, set in London and Australia, is testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love.

The Oceans Between Us

En kvinna skadas i ett flyganfall i London år 1941. Hennes hus är raserat och hon vandrar planlöst längs gatorna. Hon minns ingenting – inte sitt namn, inte sin adress, inte vilket år det är. Det enda hon vet är att hon har förlorat något mycket dyrbart. På ett barnhem väntar den femårige Jack på att hans mamma ska komma och hämta honom. Åren går och när mamman dödförklaras skickas han med ett fartyg till Australien, där det är sagt att han ska få ett bättre liv. Men i det nya hemlandet blir inget som utlovat, och Jack tvingas arbeta hårt under hemska villkor. Det som håller honom vid liv är tankarna på modern – han har inte gett upp hoppet om att hon en dag ska komma och hämta honom. Men hur ska hon hitta honom på andra sidan jordklotet? Haven som skiljer oss åt är Gill Thompsons hyllade debutroman, baserad på verkliga händelser. Efter andra världskriget skickades tusentals förmodat föräldralösa barn till Australien. De brittiska myndigheterna släppte taget om barnen som tvingades överleva bäst de kunde i det nya landet, utan beskydd.

Haven som skiljer oss åt

Inspired by heartrending true events, a mother fights to find her son and a child battles for survival in this riveting debut novel. 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes 'A heartrending story' Jane Corry 'A mother's loss and a son's courage... A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe For readers of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, and Remember Me by Lesley Pearse. A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid. She remembers nothing of who she is. Only that she has lost something very precious. As the little boy waits in the orphanage, he hopes his mother will return. But then he finds himself on board a ship bound for Australia, the promise of a golden life ahead, and wonders: how will she find him in a land across the oceans? In Perth, a lonely wife takes in the orphaned child. But then she discovers the secret of his past. Should she keep quiet? Or tell the truth and risk losing the boy who has become her life? This magnificent, moving novel, set in London and Australia, is testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. Readers worldwide have fallen in love with The Oceans Between Us... 'A beautiful tale of a mother's love. A wonderful book. Full of emotion, heart, joy and sorrow' Emma's Bookish Corner 'Heart-wrenching debut novel. A story based on actual events which will have you glued to the pages' Waggy Tales 'It has opened my eyes to the injustice done to so many' Shaz's Book Blog 'I flew through this emotional book. I raged at just what some had to endure. But I also felt their bravery in finding justice for all children who suffered. Highly recommended' Between My Lines 'A story that will touch every reader's heart. An absolute must-read' By The Letter Book Reviews

The Oceans Between Us: A gripping and heartwrenching novel of a mother's search for her lost child after WW2

un roman inspiré d'une histoire vraie

L'enfant de l'espoir : Le sacrifice d'une mère

CAN TWO SISTERS SEPARATED BY WAR FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO EACH OTHER? Inspired by real events and by the courage of real people, a gripping, heart-wrenching story of two sisters in occupied Jersey during WWII - one a nurse, who is transported to Nazi Germany, the other, who volunteers for the island's resistance movement. 'What an emotional read, I felt like I was actually living along the characters, I absolutely loved this book. One to settle down with a nice warm drink on a cold winter day *****' Real reader review for The Lighthouse Sisters' I was gripped. 'I couldn't put it down. Heart-wrenching at times and so full of hope and resilience at others. I really enjoyed it ****' Real reader review for TheLighthouse Sisters Perfect for readers of The Nightingale Kristin Hannah, A Woman of War Mandy Robotham and My Name is Eva Suzanne Goldring. ____ 'They were there for each other during the war just like the lighthouse, a source of hope and protection over the years.' 1996: The war may have ended decades earlier, but for the elegant woman sitting alone now, the images live on in her memory: her sister's carefree laughter, the inky black of a German soldier's boots, the little boats that never came back. And the one constant through it all: the lighthouse that always guided them back to the island. 1940: For sisters Alice and Jenny life is just beginning when the Nazis seize control of the island of Jersey, driving the girls down separate paths. While Alice is forced by the enemy to work in the German hospital, Jenny is attracted to the circle of islanders rising up to resist the occupiers. And as the war tightens its grip, it will cause each of the sisters to make an extraordinary choice, experience unimaginable heartbreak and emerge forever changed... _______ Your favorite authors absolutely love Gill Thompson's bestselling novels: 'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year' Sharon Maas 'The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes 'A heartrending story' Jane Corry 'A mother's loss and a son's courage . . . A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe

The Lighthouse Sisters

This practical handbook provides SENCOs, class teachers and teaching assistants with a step-by-step guide to the identification of speech and language disorders, a basic knowledge of the underlying causes and guidance for developing strategies for support and intervention in the classroom. It gives a foundation for assessment and differentiation, which will help the teacher or teaching assistant to work effectively in collaboration with speech and language therapists. It suggests appropriate materials and programmes of work for enabling the child to access the curriculum as fully as possible. The book includes photocopiable assessments and worksheets, which can be used as part of planning and intervention for individual children or small group work.

A Handbook for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Supporting Communication Disorders

The Hon. A. A. Thompson, having worked all of his work life in the colonial Government of Trinidad and Tobago, and co-founded the then named Civil Servants Association (CSA), now called the Public Service Association (PSA) with his friends and colleagues, Mr. Eric Patience and Mr. Joseph Superville (both of whom were local white Trinidadians), in order to establish rights for government employees, long before the country became an independent nation from Britain. A. A. Thompson in 1961 won elections in the country, thereby becoming a Member of Parliament. He in fact was the chief proponent and catalyst of Independence, having been experientially all too familiar with the rigours and dependencies to the British Crown. Based on his qualifications and background, he was thus initially put to the forefront of the ministerial leaderboard by the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Eric Williams. However, due to rising opposing factions that were colour-centric and racially bigoted against him, since my father was neither white or black, and held strong moral values, which at time in the early sixties, were being rebelled against by the masses. He was thus relegated to the Ministry of Local Government and Social Welfare, but due to his ability to speak multiple languages, was the one chosen to go abroad to various countries around the world on official duty, promoting and discussing the country's new ventures. For all his hard work, dedication and intellect he was pressured for having "too much privilege", who was "not white" yet who was not "black enough in a Black country" to exclusively represent them overseas. Then as a result of a sudden outbreak of dangerous riots in the country in 1970, out of a copy-cat spin-off of the Black Power Movement in the United States, the Honourable A. A. Thompson's position within the independent country which he had just helped to form with the new governing PNM party, became tenuous.

Keeping Up with the Trini Thompson's from Across the Lapeyrouse Cemetery

Disappearum Sanctum

Two orphaned girls are separated in the most heart-wrenching way in this gripping story of loss, friendship and the need to belong, inspired by real events. 1939. A girl with auburn hair looks anxiously out of the train window, watching the mountains of Europe pass by. War is on the horizon at home, and Kirsty finds herself heading to neutral Hungary to help in a school for Jewish children. Little does she know that in leaving everything behind, she is about to find the most precious gift of all - a true friend in school pupil Anna. 1943. When the Nazis invade Budapest, Kirsty and Anna are on their own, and Kirsty worries desperately for her Jewish friend. What lengths must they go to in order to survive, and, when they are separated, can the guiding light of friendship bring them back to each other? Inspired by true events and perfect for readers of The Nightingale and The Midwife of Auschwitz, from the author of The Child on Platform One and The Lighthouse Sisters. Readers LOVE Gill Thompson's moving and heart-wrenching novels: 'The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes 'A heartrending story' Jane Corry 'A mother's loss and a son's courage . . . A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe

Gripping and heartrending historical fiction of two orphaned girls in WW2

The Orphans on the Train

CAN TWO SISTERS SEPARATED BY WAR FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO EACH OTHER? Inspired by real events and by the courage of real people, a gripping, heartwrenching story of two sisters in occupied Jersey during WWII - one a nurse, who is transported to Nazi Germany, the other, who volunteers for the island's resistance movement. 'What an emotional read, I felt like I was actually living along the characters, I absolutely loved this book. One to settle down with a nice warm drink on a cold winter day *****' Real reader review for The Lighthouse Sisters 'I was gripped. 'I couldn't put it down. Heartwrenching at times and so full of hope and resillience at others. I really enjoyed it ****' Real reader review for The Lighthouse Sisters Perfect for readers of The Nightingale Kristin Hannah, A Woman of War Mandy Robotham and My Name is Eva Suzanne Goldring. ____ 'They were there for each other during the war just like the lighthouse, a source of hope and protection over the years.' 1996: The war may have ended decades earlier, but for the elegant woman sitting alone now, the images live on in her memory: her sister's carefree laughter, the inky black of a German soldier's boots, the little boats that never came back. And the one constant through it all: the lighthouse that always guided them back to the island. 1940: For sisters Alice and Jenny life is just beginning when the Nazis seize control of the island of Jersey, driving the girls down separate paths. While Alice is forced by the enemy to work in the German hospital, Jenny is attracted to the circle of islanders rising up to resist the occupiers. And as the war tightens its grip, it will cause each of the sisters to make an extraordinary choice, experience unimaginable heartbreak and emerge forever changed... _______ Your favourite authors absolutely love Gill Thompson's bestselling novels: 'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year' Sharon Maas 'The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes 'A heartrending story' Jane Corry 'A mother's loss and a son's courage . . . A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe

Heartwrenching and gripping WW2 historical fiction for 2022 inspired by true events

Jason Wood

Sue Westwood

Professional practice is at the heart of youth work training but integrating the theory learned in class with the reality of placements can sometimes require extra support. This comprehensive textbook is designed to help students working with young people become competent and ethical practitioners, able to reflect on their learning and interventions in young people’s lives. Divided into three parts, this core text: provides an understanding of and commitment to the principles of youth work explores how contexts shape youth work demonstrates the core practice skills that are required to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Engaging and practice-driven, this is an essential text for all students learning about working with young people, whether on youth work or allied courses. It includes case-studies, tasks, further reading and reflective questions to help readers make connections between their own knowledge and practice.

Preparation for Practice

Youth Work

Huw Evans

Teaching should be exciting and creative but an overcrowded curriculum can make this hard for teachers to achieve. Help is at hand with these literacy and numeracy lesson plans that also cover language development, thinking skills, and drama. Thinking it Through allows teachers to customize lesson plans to meet their own needs using the book's accompanying CD as well as assess pupils language abilty with handy photocopiable assessment worksheets. The book will help each child reach their full potential regardless of ability using ideas for differentiation and extension and structure lessons according to national curriculum objectives.

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