Goodnight Mister Tom

"Goodnight Mister Tom" is a heartwarming story that follows the life of young Willie Beech, who is evacuated to the countryside as England prepares for World War II. Willie is a sad and neglected child, but under the care of old Tom Oakley, he begins to blossom. However, his happiness is short-lived when he receives a summons from his mother back in London. This book is part of the Puffin Modern Classics series, which also includes titles such as "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton, "Stig of the Dump" by Clive King, and "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. Other notable books in the series include "A Dog So Small" by Philippa Pearce, "Gobbolino" by Ursula Moray Williams, "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Richard C. O'Brien, "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle, "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor, and "Goodnight Mister Tom" is a touching story that follows the life of young Willie Beech. As England is on the brink of World War II. Willie is a sad and neglected child who slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley is an old man who lives alone in his little house when he receives a summons from his mother back in London, England. Willie Beech is young boy who is evacuated to the countryside as Britain stands on the brink of World War II. Willie is a sweet charming story that follows the life of young Willie Beech, who is evacuated to the countryside of England, as it prepares for the Second World War