Carrie's war
Reeves, Emma2006
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Carrie Willow and her brother Nick are evacuees transported to the safety of the countryside in the 1940s. There they stay with mean Mr Evans; but there's also kind Auntie Lou, and Mr Johnny, who speaks his own language, and Hepzibah, the witch at Druid's Grove who makes a perfect apple pie.When the Second World War air raids threaten their safety in the city, Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to a small Welsh village. But the countryside has dangers and adventures of its own - and a group of characters who will change Carrie's life for ever. There's mean Mr Evans, who won't let the children eat meat; but thereAEs also kind Auntie Lou. There's brilliant young Albert sandwich, another evacuee, and Mr Johnny, who speaks a language all of his own. Then there's Hepzibah Green, the witch at DruidAEs Grove who makes perfect mince pies, and the ancient skull with its terrifying curse... - - Emma Reeves has created a stunning stage adaptation of Nina BawdenAEs much loved classic account of life as an evacuee in the 1940s, a firm favourite for all the family. For adults and young people aged eight and over. - - -
Main title:
Carrie's war / adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves ; [based on the novel written by] Nina Bawden.
Imprint:
London : Oberon, 2006.
Collation:
128 p. ; 21 cm.
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Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781840027204 (pbk)
Dewey class:
822.92
Language:
English
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BRN:
2063308
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