Carrie's War - Nina Bawden - książka

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Penned in 1973, "Carrie's War" is a gripping and emotional tale about the experiences of children displaced during World War II, inspired by Nina Bawden's own early life events. This novel is part of the prestigious Macmillan Collectors Library collection—featuring exquisite, compact classics elegantly covered in cloth, with gold-edged pages and ribbon bookmarks. These beautifully crafted books serve as ideal gifts for book enthusiasts or collectors. During the turmoil of the London Blitz, siblings Carrie and her younger brother, Nick, find refuge in a small Welsh village, taken in by Mr. Evans, a callous and unkind grocer, and his shy sister, Lou. In their new surroundings, they make friends with another evacuee, Albert, who is fortunate enough to reside in an enigmatic place known as Druids Bottom, cared for by the housekeeper, Hepzibah Green. Captivated by Hepzibah's enchanting tales, particularly one involving the eerie curse of a screaming skull, Carrie is ultimately driven to an action she subsequently regrets for a lifetime.