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Shrapnel Boys
£7.99
Shrapnel Boys
Age 9+
£7.99
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An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.
There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it.
When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning.
But for Ronnie, the battles aren't just in the sky and on the streets. They're at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie's worried he's getting himself into big trouble.
Ronnie's desperate to help his little brother. But he isn't expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war...
- Extent:
- 384 pages
- Dimensions:
- 198 x 130mm
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781805312963
- Publication Date:
- May 2025
- Work Reference:
- 9328
Jenny Pearson puts her band of brave, spirited kids in the middle of their very own war.
Jenny Pearson must be the best children's author writing at the moment. SHRAPNEL BOYS is a pacy and compelling journey through the mess and fragility and love of what it means to be a human. All that, and she can make you laugh on every page. She's a genius.
Full of whip-smart and emotive storytelling, brave characters & authentic voices, Jenny's first historical adventure is an absolute smash hit
Jenny Pearson's first venture into historical fiction is accomplished with seamless skill, and has all the relatable, warm storytelling we've come to expect. Rich in period detail, but never didactic, Shrapnel Boys is a triumph of a novel; one which deserves to join other classic World War II children's stories on our bookshelves.
An expertly woven tale of brotherly bonds during a time of war. Despite its historical setting it feels current and timely!
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