Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes the childrens war. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes, 2015 click to view on goodreads. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes 9781406365696. She has won the kate greenaway medal twice and has been awarded the obe for her distinguished service to childrens literature. Thirteenyearold joans home is under constant threat from the nazis terrif.
Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes waterstones. Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and enhance your user experience. I agree wholeheartedly with all of the quotes and commendations on the book jacket, this is a wonderful book from one of. One day they encountes a mysterious man and must decide whether to help. From muchloved author shirley hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the liverpool blitz. Dec 04, 2017 hughes, shirley whistling in the dark. Jun 04, 2015 shirley hughes has illustrated more than 200 childrens books and is one of the bestloved writers for children. Whistling in the dark is shirley hughes second novel. Thirteenyearold joans home is under constant threat from the nazis terrifying nightly air raids.
But like her granny always saidactions speak louder than words. One thing i didnt know going into the book is that the author, shirley hughes, actually lived through wwii as a teenager. In the hardship of war, everything is rationed except true friendship. Joan armitage is the heroine of shirley hughes whistling in the dark. A lot of them involve the homefront in some way, so i was a little worried that whistling in the dark would struggle to carve its own unique spot in the literature, but i neednt have worried. Lesley kagens book whistling in the dark is a wonderful story told from the point of view of sally omalley, a ten year old girl, living in milwaukee during the summer of 1959. Jun 04, 2015 in the hardship of war, everything is rationed except true friendship. The heartsinking wail of airraid sirens, sparse food rations, and the agonizing separation from loved ones permeate this poignant story set in suburban liverpool during the winter of 19401941, when the city was bombarded by hitlers luftwaffe. It was the summer on vliet street when we all started locking our doors sally omalley made a promise to her daddy before he died.
Shirley has been awarded an obe for her distinguished service to childrens literature. Whistling in the dark, by lesley kagen things happen when you least expect them, things that can change your whole life. Shirley hughes on whistling in the dark world book day. Whistling in the dark shirley hughes 9780763690724. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes whistling in the dark is set in a suburb of liverpool, england during the period from the fall of 1940 to the spring of 1941. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Author shirley hughes draws on her own personal experience of having. It follows a small community of neighbours as they struggle to cope with the nighttime bombing of the docks of liverpool, the rationing of food and goods and the appearance of a mysterious stranger. Whistling in the dark is set in a suburb of liverpool during the terrifying winter of 194041, where the city suffered constant air raid attacks. Whistling in the dark, by shirley hughes, is a gripping historical fiction novel about a girl named joan armitage, in the year 1940.
See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Once upon a world of children s book award in the older readers category. Whistling in the dark kindle edition by shirley hughes. She lives in a britain under constant bombing attacks by nazi air raids. Buy whistling in the dark by shirley hughes, in very good condition. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes, hardcover. Whistling in the dark is a novel that will appeal to young readers interested in historical fiction, coming of age stories and mysteries, as well as fans of carries war by nina bawden and good night, mr. Hughes matteroffact thirdperson narrative details how, despite the dangers of wartime, daily life can be boring, made bearable by friends, school life, an occasional movie, american music on the radio, and chores such as collecting salvage. Author shirley hughes draws on her own personal experience of having lived through the liverpool blitz when she was a teenager. Hughes made this book from the heart, with unexpected twists to the story. It is not an easy time to be a teenager, especially with the sweet rationing, strict curfews and blackouts. Oct 23, 2017 240 pages ive read a lot of historical fiction book centered around wwii, and they all take a slightly different angle on the terrible time.
Shirley hughes joan and her family live in liverpool during the blitz, doing their best for the war effort, and befriending a polish refugee. Radio crime show host the fox along with his fiancee and exgirlfriend are kidnapped by a larcenous cult who demand that he help them plan a perfect murder. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes 9781406360295hardback. Shirley hughes, winner of the inaugural book trust lifetime achievement award, answers our questions about dogger, alfie and how come she waited until she was over 80 years old to write her first. Joan and her best friend doreen miss the luxuries of prewar life and the peaceful nights. Whistling in the dark paints a realistic picture of life in liverpool during the blitz of 19401941. From muchloved author shirley hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set. Shirley hughes has illustrated more than 200 childrens books and is one of the bestloved writers for children. Ibw childrens book guide, the bookseller shirley hughes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading whistling in the dark. She has won the kate greenaway medal twice, with dogger being voted the uks favourite kate greenaway medalwinning book of all time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Project muse whistling in the dark by shirley hughes. With red skelton, conrad veidt, ann rutherford, virginia grey.
The book focuses on the daily experiences of life during the war through the eyes of a thirteen year old. Whistling in the dark audiobook, by shirley hughes. Joan and best friend doreen love going to the cinema until the blitz intensifies and then even that becomes too dangerous. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes overdrive rakuten.
Buy a discounted hardcover of whistling in the dark online from australias leading online bookstore. Learn more about the liverpool blitz on the imperial war museum website. Shirley hughes has won many prestigious awards, including the kate greenaway. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes book recommendation.
This book is well worth reading, for the clear picture it gives of what life was like for young people during the war in. Jan, 2018 whistling in the dark paints a realistic picture of life in liverpool during the blitz of 19401941. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes 9781406360295. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes cumberland. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes cumberland regional. Everyone is on edge, faced with strict food rationing, curfews, and blackouts. Narrated by joan armitage, the first part of the novel develops the. Listen to whistling in the dark audiobook by shirley hughes. Legendary author shirley hughes draws on her young teenage memories for a compelling novel of friendship and mysteries set in liverpool. Apr 23, 2015 from muchloved author shirley hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the liverpool blitz. Booktopia has whistling in the dark by shirley hughes. Feb 06, 2018 whistling in the dark by shirley hughes. This one is set in liverpool during the second world war.
Sep 29, 2015 whistling in the dark is a novel that will appeal to young readers interested in historical fiction, coming of age stories and mysteries, as well as fans of carries war by nina bawden and good night, mr. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes 20150604 shirley hughes. Joans one solace is going to the movies with her best friend, the unflappable doreen, but when the bombings intensify, even that becomes too dangerous. This is the second wwii novel shirley hugnes has written. Legendary author shirley hughes draws on her young teenage memories for a compelling novel of friendship and mysteries set in liverpool during the blitz. Buy whistling in the dark by shirley hughes from waterstones today. It is not an easy time to be a teenager, especially with. She lives in a britain under constant bombing attacks by nazi air raids, dubbed the blitz. I agree wholeheartedly with all of the quotes and commendations on the book jacket, this is a wonderful book from one of our greatest writers and illustrators.
This book is well worth reading, for the clear picture it gives of what life was like for young people during the war in britain, as well as for the intriguing story. Life on the home front could be tough, especially with food rationing and strict curfews, but the community strove to help with the war effort. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. From muchloved author shirley hughes comes a compelling.
Listen to whistling in the dark by shirley hughes at. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes used very good. Whistling in the dark by shirley hughes, hardcover barnes. The heartsinking wail of airraid sirens, sparse food rations, and the agonizing. Her first, hero on a bicycle, was shortlisted for the blue peter book award and longlisted for the 20 carnegie medal in the uk. Whistling in the dark is set in a suburb of liverpool, england during the period. Hero on a bicycle was shortlisted for the blue peter book award. Winner of the book trust lifetime achievement award 2015.