The Kingdom by the Sea
(Author) Robert WestallThe Guardian award-winning novel about courage, friendship and war. When a bomb during an air raid destroys Harry's home and kills his family, he knows that he is all alone in the world and has only himself to rely on. Anxious that he will be sent to live with his fussy Cousin Elsie he goes on the run across the war-battered land of North East England, his only friend in his journey a stray dog that he meets on the beach. Will Harry ever find a place to call home again, or will he be on the run forever?
Robert Westall
Robert Westall was a British author known for his novel "The Machine Gunners," a powerful story set during World War II. His writing style was raw and emotional, capturing the horrors of war with unflinching honesty. Westall's work shed light on the experiences of children in wartime, leaving a lasting impact on literature.
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