Goodnight Mister Tom
Hardback Published on: 25/06/2026
Price: £16.99
Synopsis
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‘I'd rather be happy and odd than miserable and ordinary.’
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside as Britain stands on the brink of the Second World War. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London.
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Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780241796016
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 205 x 138 x 34 mm
- Interest age: From 12 years
- Weight: 426g
- Languages: English
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A Book Review – Goodnight Mister Tom Author: Michelle Magorian
Goodnight Mister Tom is about a little boy called Willie, who is evacuated to the countryside, during World War II. Willie is billeted with grumpy, old Mis... READ MORE
Classic
I’ve always been a fan of the film but what Michelle Magorian created in this book... safe to say it’s master piece.
I cryed pretty much throughout the en... READ MORE
Perfect?
I have not read this book and am not going to due to it not being under my category of desired reads, but who knows in the future?
However, my brother ha... READ MORE
heartwarming
I love this book it made me laugh and cry. Recommend for all ages 10 and up.
Goodnight Mr Tom
This is a really good story and excellently narrated.
Perfect, has all those ingredients for a memorable story.
Having read this book to primary school children for a topical WW2 read and watching the fantastic film with the late John Thaw, I jumped at the opportunit... READ MORE
Happy anniversary. Great excuse to buy & read this classic
This book has been around for 40 years and is a little younger than me.
It has unfortunately taken me 40 years to read it. Not that I was unaware of th... READ MORE
Truly lovely book
This is truly a beautiful book and although it is a children’s book, I would recommend it for anyone. It’s incredibly sad yet I loved to watch willie slowl... READ MORE
Still just as good, 40 years on
I first studied this book at school, and upon a second read for this 40th anniversary edition, it maintains all the joy and emotion as the first read.
Thi... READ MORE
Wonderful
This was a such wonderful book! I devoured it and really didn’t want to stop reading it. I loved following Willie Beech’s story as a London evacuee sent to... READ MORE
Why did I wait so long to read this?!!!
Why why why why why have I never read this book? I’m old, I should have, it’s always been around. I know exactly why…:it’s always felt like a “boys book”, ... READ MORE
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Yes
A Beautiful and emotional story.
This book is probably one of the best books I have ever read , it follows a young boy that has escaped his abusive mother through having to be evacuated to... READ MORE
Goodnight Mister Tom
⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️
Goodnight Mister Tom, is a wonderful read. I love the characters, especially Tom and William, and the way their relationship slowly develops t... READ MORE
Glorious storytelling at its best. Wonderful new edition
Calloo callay!!
I had never read Goodnight Mister Tom - it always felt like a huge omission. I had bought it for my children, promoted it when I was a teac... READ MORE
Moments of pure joy... and devastating heartbreak
At the start of World War II Willie Beech is evacuated from London to the countryside and sent to live with Tom Oakley, a lonely old man. As Willie begins ... READ MORE
Great , emotional read
I have always loved the film for this book but had never got round to reading it so I thought I would give it a go!
Set in the second world war this book... READ MORE
A wonderful children's classic
This children’s classic has until now passed me by so I was delighted at the opportunity to read this 40th anniversary edition courtesy of Net Galley and P... READ MORE
Don’t be put off if you’ve watched the excellent TV adaptation - this book provides more than an adaptation ever could
Many readers will doubtless remember the classic production with John Thaw playing ‘Mister Tom’. With this as the yardstick, the book had quite a challenge... READ MORE
Excellent children's novel.
This children’s novel opens when Britain is on the brink of the Second World War. Children are being evacuated from London, in attempts to keep them safe f... READ MORE
A book to love and cherish for years to come. A beautiful children's classic.
My heart could burst right now for the love and adoration I have for this book right now.
I am so happy I finished up 2021 with this particular book.
I... READ MORE
The Book Is Better!
Wow, for anyone who has seen the film and not read the book I highly recommend it. There is so much extra detail and story in the book.
I loved every w... READ MORE
Beautiful But Heart Breaking
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian is a heart breaking but beautiful children’s historical novel set during World War II.
William, a tiny scrap of a... READ MORE
A hearfelt tale that never lets you down.
The 40th anniversary is the perfect reason to revisit a children’s classic. It still gives you goosebumps as you follow each emotional step in the relation... READ MORE
A Heartbreaking, Yet Poignant Classic...
‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ -Michelle Magorian
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⚠️ Child abuse, neglect and infant fatality ⚠️
I was delighted to see this title pop up on NetGalle... READ MORE
A fantastic anniversary edition.
This book was beautiful when I first read it as a child and I have come back to it a few times since. There is something about this story that I just love ... READ MORE
Nice
Love it no questions asked
truly unforgettable and emotional read
genuinely one of the most moving books i’ve read. the writing is simple but incredibly powerful, and the emotions feel so raw and authentic that it’s impos... READ MORE