Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Good Night, Mr. Tom
Book Review: A child overcoming abuse by learning about love.
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is an excellent book because it offers so much to a reader. After reading the book, the reader can have a better understanding of what abuse is and the lasting effects of abuse though not only a child's eyes, but through the caretakers eyes. Through Willie, the reader is able to grasp the concept that children who are abused feel that it is their fault, that the child did something wrong for the mistreatment to occur. Through Tom's character, the reader can sympathesize the difficulty of getting to know someone, and then the fear of losing that person. We see Tom's rugged personality soften up as Willie enters his life. Willie is the key to unlock Tom's past pains, and Tom is the key to unlock Willie's fear of love. Both characters learn what it means to love and the lengths one would go to save a person. Through Tom's patience and kindess, Willie is able to overcome his insecurities and learns that there is something beyond abuse, and that is love.Book Review: A child overcoming abuse by learning about love.
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is an excellent book because it offers so much to a reader. After reading the book, the reader can have a better understanding of what abuse is and the lasting effects of abuse though not only a child's eyes, but through the caretakers eyes. Through Willie, the reader is able to grasp the concept that children who are abused feel that it is their fault, that the child did something wrong for the mistreatment to occur. Through Tom's character, the reader can sympathesize the difficulty of getting to know someone, and then the fear of losing that person. We see Tom's rugged personality soften up as Willie enters his life. Willie is the key to unlock Tom's past pains, and Tom is the key to unlock Willie's fear of love. Both characters learn what it means to love and the lengths one would go to save a person. Through Tom's patience and kindess, Willie is able to overcome his insecurities and learns that there is something beyond abuse, and that is love.Book Review: A deep understanding novel of the war era
Summary: 4 Stars
This novel by Magorian portrays the horrors and closeness that the war created in England. She can weave happiness and hope into charecters like magic. I really enjoyed reading this book and I give it a 7/10. My favorite charecter was Mr. Tom because he was almost real and comepletely beleivible. Some of the other charecters need some work on them but other then that Goodnight Mr, Tom is a warm and heartful story.Book Review: A fantastic touching novel for young people
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book in elementary school and loved it then, and I have just re-read it as an adult, and it is still extraordinary. First and foremost, the book tells the compelling story of a young boy from London sent to the countryside during World War II. He leaves behind an abusive mother to live with an old man who has cut himself off from the world since the death of his wife and child. The two bring each other back to life, and it is a joy to read the story of their rebirth. This book is more than an old tale retold, however; plot twists and unique supporting characters make it fascinating, and for a young person, it is interesting to read about a different time and a different country.Book Review: A great WW2 book.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book took place during WW2. An abused child,Will, is sent out to the countryside where he lives with Mr. Tom. In the countryside he realizes who he is and how he can be himself. He makes friends and starts standing up for what he believes in. Most think this is a good thing, but could it end up costing will his life? This is a great book and I haven't heard of one person who didn't like it.