Under a Fire-Red Sky

Age: 12+

£8.99

Under a Fire-Red Sky

Age 12+

£8.99
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"Masterful story of Blitz Britain...a beautifully told coming-of-age story." The Telegraph, Children's Book of the Week
"An emotion-packed tale of survival, heartbreak and hope." Lancashire Evening Post

From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean comes an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by her firefighter father.


With the Second World War looming, four young people sit on a train waiting to be evacuated to a safer place...but they don't want to go. They climb out of the carriage and head back home to Greenwich, forming an unlikely friendship.

They spend their days trying to be useful. Laurence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value - only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the Fire Service, although it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, who is broken by the deaths of his fellow firefighters. And together, the four roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city.

But as the Blitz unleashes a barrage of bombs on London, turning the sky ragged with flame, can the friends keep each other safe and survive?

Extent:
288 pages
Dimensions:
198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781836040774
Publication Date:
April 2025
Work Reference:
10006
Masterful story of Blitz Britain...a beautifully told coming-of-age story.

The Telegraph, 5 Star review

A powerful and moving celebration of young people and their courage.

The Bookseller

Thrilling wartime tale.

The Telegraph, 5 Star review

Just when you think that there's no new stories about WW2 to read along comes a book like this which blows your mind... An incredible war story

Sarah Salmon, Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library

Stark and realistic Blitz portrayal... Harrowing yet hopeful... fine writing that brings home the lessons of the past.

Katy Kelly, librarian

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