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Bombs and Blackberries: A World War Two Play

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

dramatic touching educational

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

During World War Two, the Chivers children are evacuated from Manchester to the countryside for safety. When the threat of invasion seems to diminish, they return home, only to face a real air-raid. This engaging play vividly portrays wartime Manchester and offers opportunities for classroom exploration of historical and literary themes, complete with staging and costume tips.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2019

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