Name: Goodnight Mister Tom
ISBN: 9780140315417

Michelle Magorian

Goodnight Mister Tom

this book is wonderful written. the description, the symbolism, the entire story is just absolutely beautiful, although it's not exactly my taste in books. Goodnight Mr Tom is a book i was required to read this semester, along with 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', too write an analytical essay on. the book was wonderfly written but i honestly hate historical books like this. i wish i could have enjoyed this novel to the max but i really couldn't lol. 

nara davies

Ren Christina

4.5/5

What a lovely book. It was incredibly sad at times, but uplifting all the same. To see the growth of Will as a main character, his relationships with Tom, Zach and the rest of Little Weirwold. I was left with watery eyes and a warmed heart, for William is a truly developed character in such a short book.

A few content warnings in place for the later half of the book (view spoiler)[especially surrounding child abuse and infanticide.  (hide spoiler)]

Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse Tom Oakley. All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned by his mother back to London.-6 women, 7 men

Gordon McLean

Joyful and uplifting

A triumph of human fortitude and good over evil, I was moved to tears, both happy and sad, as young Will found his way into his new life. Through tragedy and love, Mister Tom is a wonderful encapsulation of the human spirit and the power of love.

Goodnight Mister Tom

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