A heart-wrenching, unforgettable journey of two evacuee sisters during World War Two as they try to find their way home...
London, 1942
: Thirteen-year-old
Nell
and five-year-old
Olive
are being sent away to the countryside to escape the devastation of the East End during the Blitz. Leaving behind their beloved mother and brothers, they don't know if they will ever see them again. As the sisters adjust to their new life in a close-knit Welsh village, they gradually find hope in the friendships they make. And Nell kindles a special bond with fellow evacuee
Jimmy
, who makes her smile even at the hardest of times. But when little Olive's safety is threatened, Nell makes a decision that will change their lives forever. They must run from danger and find their way home. Together, through tears and laughter, the two sisters hold each other's hands as they make an incredibly brave journey across bombed-out Britain. Will they be reunited with the family they have missed for so many years? Or is there more heartache to come?
An unputdownable story of unconditional love, friendship and the fight for survival during a time of unimaginable change. This book is guaranteed to find a place in your heart. If you enjoyed
Orphan Train
and
The Girl With No Name
you'll love this book.
What readers are saying about Sandy Taylor:
'
Oh my word I honestly can't remember the last time a book made me feel so emotional. Well this book made me laugh one minute and bawl my eyes out the next
. It was absolutely brilliant. Right from the first page I was glued to it and just didn't want to put it down.
Sandy Taylor is one amazing writer and the way she writes and describes the character really pulls you into the story
. I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is simply amazing.'
Goodreads reviewer
'This is
one of the most endearing, yet heart-breaking, novels that I have encountered
in quite some time and will certainly not soon forget. Filled with unexpected twists and turns,
you'll want to keep the box of tissues nearby! FIVE stars.
Kimberly's Bookshelf
Brilliant! Love this author
and was excited to read this. Another heartfelt story of a family's determination through the war,
I devoured this in one sitting
.'
, 5 stars '
I absolutely loved
The Runaway Children
by Sandy Taylor. It was
a charming book with wonderful characters
. Two sisters were evacuated from London in 1942 to the Welsh countryside... The story is very
emotional and uplifting
. This is the first book from this author that I have read and I will certainly be reading more of her work.
is a book that readers will treasure
. It's one of those reads that is timeless and will be enjoyed for many years to come.
Mesmerizing, beautiful, sweet, funny, I just adored The Runaway Children and feel bereft at having now finished it
. Without a doubt this is one book I could read again and again and I know I will love it even more than the last time I read it.
Simply wonderful!
By the Letter Book reviews
, 5 stars