When we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian
Feb 2019 · Faber & Faber
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An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of Historical Fiction.
A body washed up on the beach . . .
Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets . . .
An animal rescue service . . .
Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.
'It's impossible to stop reading.' The Times
'Carroll is a remarkable writer.' Daily Mail
'Compelling storytelling.' BookTrust
'Immediate and appealing.' Books for Keeps
A body washed up on the beach . . .
Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets . . .
An animal rescue service . . .
Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.
'It's impossible to stop reading.' The Times
'Carroll is a remarkable writer.' Daily Mail
'Compelling storytelling.' BookTrust
'Immediate and appealing.' Books for Keeps
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Susan Dean
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May 28, 2022
This book is three short stories following on from her other books, Frost hollow and Letters from lighthouse..I enjoyed them.
About the author
Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. When we were Warriors is Emma's ninth novel; she has also written the highly-acclaimed Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood, The Snow Sister, Strange Star, Letters from the Lighthouse and Secrets of a Sun King. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.
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