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Children's, Age 9-12

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave

John Boyne (author)

Paperback Published on: 03/07/2014

£8.99

17 reviews

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John Boyne does it again!

With the centenary on World War I looming, this is a perfect read for any child to get them thinking about the subject. Alfie Summerfield is a young boy li... READ MORE

Amy Bland at Waterstones Kingston

Another great history story

This was a fantastic book, one that I really engaged with and found interesting. Whilst the book is set in WW1, the story is more about how the war affecte... READ MORE

Yasmine

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave

The fighting begins on the 28th July 1914 - Alfie Summerfield's fifth birthday. The next day, Alfie's father joins up. Four years later, Alfie thinks his f... READ MORE

Lesley at Commercial Street Dundee

yet another winner !

This is the story of the First World War told through the eyes of young Alfie . It was his fifth birthday the day war broke out.The following day his fathe... READ MORE

Roz Radmore

Synopsis

The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight - but he broke that promise the following day.

Four years later, Alfie doesn't know where his father might be, other than that he's away on a special, secret mission.

Then, while shining shoes at King's Cross Station, Alfie unexpectedly sees his father's name - on a sheaf of papers belonging to a military doctor. Bewildered and confused, Alfie realises his father is in a hospital close by - a hospital treating soldiers with an unusual condition.

Alfie is determined to rescue his father from this strange, unnerving place . . .

Publisher information

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780552570589
Number of pages: 288
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 20 mm
Interest age: From 9 years
Weight: 214g
Languages: English

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Amazing.

I really want to give this four and a half. But can't, but thats what it deserves. I received an advanced copy to review from Waterstones. This is the sec... READ MORE

smelleykins

Through Innocent Eyes

Alfie Summerfield celebrates his 5th birthday on the day that the first world war breaks out. He realises that something has upset the adults around him, b... READ MORE

Judy Dee

Loved it!!!

This is the story of Alfie ( as seen through his own eyes ) who has just turned 5 on the day WW1 broke out and his thoughts , feelings and fears over the n... READ MORE

MML

Utterly fabulous read

Having not read any John Boyne previously, I have to say that I have been totally absorbed in this book. It centres on a young boy, Alfie who is just 5 at ... READ MORE

Fi Gray

Heart-warming and fascinating story form a child's view on WW1

This was one of the books suggested by the staff at the local Waterstones to expand the vocabulary of my 10-year old lad who is an avid reader. He picked ... READ MORE

Jamie and Jake's Dad

WW1 from a child's eyes

This is a touching, evocative story told from the perspective of a small boy desperately longing for his father, lost since he joined to fight in the trenc... READ MORE

Russian Literature Lover

Really good read

Alfie is 5 years old when WW1 starts and we see the war and its effects on his family, friends and neighbours through his eyes. I really enjoyed the innoce... READ MORE

Anne Boyd

A classic about war

I’m sure this will be the first of many books about the First World War which I will read over the next two years, and what a one to start with. Written by... READ MORE

sandradan1

Excellent book

I read this book in one sitting, then read it again! A wonderful story of a boy living through the hard times of war and trying to make sense of events sur... READ MORE

Marie Collier

An emotional journey through WW1

This book is an excellent read showing the effects of WW1 on different members of a family and how tough life was for not only the soldiers but their famil... READ MORE

mazcymru

A clap for John Boyne.

After previously reading John Boyne's The boy in the striped pyjamas, I was extremely excited/happy to find out I had received his second book Stay where y... READ MORE

Kate H

Gripping story of pain and loyalty in the First Wo

This is an excellent book for a teenage reader. As an adult I enjoyed it very much too and finished it in one day. It is the story of a young boy, Alfie So... READ MORE

Barra Don

For Love

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave by John Boyne is a powerful YA historical novel set during World War I. The reader follows five year old Alfie at the out... READ MORE

Julia Wilson

Stay Where You Are And Then Leave

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