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The next work of historical fiction from the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, John Boynes Stay Where You Are and Then Leave is a touching look at the effects war has on a family.
The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfields father promised he wouldnt go away to fightbut he broke that promise the following day. Four years later, Alfie doesnt know where his father might be, other than that hes away on a special, secret mission.
Then, while shining shoes at Kings Cross Station, Alfie unexpectedly sees his fathers name on a sheaf of papers belonging to a military doctor. Bewildered and confused, Alfie realizes his father is in a hospital close bya hospital treating soldiers with shell shock. Alfie isnt sure what shell shock is, but he is determined to rescue his father from this strange, unnerving place.
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Author: John Boyne
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 06/02/2015
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781250062864
Language: English
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