Good Night, Mr. Tom
by Michelle Magorian
Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 24.8K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 320 pages.
About Good Night, Mr. Tom
London is poised on the brink of World War II. Timid, scrawny Willie Beech -- the abused child of a single mother -- is evacuated to the English countryside. At first, he is terrified of everything, of the country sounds and sights, even of Mr. Tom, the gruff, kindly old man who has taken him in. But gradually Willie forgets the hate and despair of his past. He learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship and affection in which harsh words and daily beatings have no place. Then a telegram comes. Willie must return to his mother in London. When weeks pass by with no word from Willie, Mr. Tom sets out for London to look for the young boy he has come to love as a son.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michelle Magorian |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,828 |
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What genre is Good Night, Mr. Tom?
Good Night, Mr. Tom is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Good Night, Mr. Tom worth reading?
Based on 24.8K reader ratings, Good Night, Mr. Tom has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Good Night, Mr. Tom?
Good Night, Mr. Tom has 320 pages.
Who wrote Good Night, Mr. Tom?
Good Night, Mr. Tom was written by Michelle Magorian. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for Good Night, Mr. Tom?
The ISBN-13 for Good Night, Mr. Tom is 9780064401750.0.
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