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War Nurse The Diary of Kitty Langley, 1939-1940

Name: War Nurse The Diary of Kitty Langley, 1939-1940
ISBN: 9780439959025

By Sue Reid

Kitty’s not-so-quiet hospital diary reveals courage, heartbreak and a wartime secret she never expected.

moving historical courageous reflective

Genres

Historical Fiction History Friendship/Family

What is War Nurse The Diary of Kitty Langley, 1939-1940 about?

When war breaks out in 1939, eighteen-year-old Kitty Langley leaves her sheltered life to serve as a VAD nurse in a military hospital in southern England. Through her diary, she records the fear and courage of wartime Britain, from everyday hospital routines to the arrival of badly wounded soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk. As Kitty cares for patients and faces the realities of death and danger, she also discovers friendship, changing relationships and the strength needed to grow up.

About the author

Sue Reid is a popular author who writes exciting stories for children. She has written books for the My Story series, where young people become heroes in important moments from history. Sue loves bringing the past to life through her characters, making history fun and interesting for everyone to read.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2005

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