Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
720
Language
English
Published
Oct 1, 2009
Publisher
Egmont UK
ISBN-10
1405227575
ISBN-13
9781405227575
Description
An absorbing post-World War II adventure
World War II has ended, but Henry is fighting his own battles. He misses his father, who died a war hero, and his only distraction is the cinema. When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of his beloved big screen. In this Costa Award-winning novel, Michelle Magorian takes a lens to post-war Britain, revealing its prejudices, its difficulties, and its warmth.
World War II has ended, but Henry is fighting his own battles. He misses his father, who died a war hero, and his only distraction is the cinema. When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of his beloved big screen. In this Costa Award-winning novel, Michelle Magorian takes a lens to post-war Britain, revealing its prejudices, its difficulties, and its warmth.
Genres
Mystery
Science Fiction
Children’s
Action & Adventure