Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Good Night, Mr. Tom
Book Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I just couldn't put this book down until I finished it. I got completely lost in it. The characters, the story, the setting...all so believable, so realistic. This is one story I will be reading again and enjoying it just as much every time I pick the book up.Book Review: Fantastic but gory
Summary: 4 Stars
Michelle Magorian is a fantastic author and it shows in this book but it is a bit sick at some bits and it drags on. I would recommend it to over 8s.I read it when I was on my summer holiday and I am 11 but I got a wee bit scared at the way Willie is treated by his mother. Over all very enjoyable.Book Review: GOOD NIGHT MR. TOM
Summary: 4 Stars
GNMT was a great novel and a great insight in war times. Willie has never experienced life other than the abuse from his motherWhen he stays with Mr. Tom he learns compasion and love and in the end calls him dad as Mr. Tom adopts him. He had never celbrated a birthday or even seen a cow this book is great for all readers at any level.
Book Review: Good Book Mr. Tom
Summary: 5 Stars
Reviewer: AftonThis is a wonderful book that uses very enticing language. It is a heartwarming story about a young boy and a kind sincere old man who find a way to bond. I won't give away the entire story, but I do suggest that you read this extrordinary novel. You will be left in awe to think that anyone could write such a great book. You will feel like you are actually the boy, Willie there with Mr. Tom facing the hardships and troubles. What are you still reading this review for? Go out and read the book!
Book Review: Good Night Mr. Tom
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night Mr. Tom
Goodnight, Mr. Tom is heart-warming tale of an evacuee, sent into the country from London, during World War 2. William Beeche is a young boy who has been separated from his abusive mother, to live with a grumpy widower named Tom Oakley.
It soon becomes clear to Tom that William has been cruelly treated by his mother when Mr. Tom sees the bruises on William's body. William's mom sends a leather strap with him, so that the person he is staying with can also beat him. However, Tom refuses to use it.
William is a boy who looks sickly and ill. He frequently wets the bed, but Tom is very understanding. William becomes more comfortable and happy, also the bedwetting stops. William also learns how to read and write and is good at drawing and painting.
Willie is then called back to London. His mother is unwell and asks him to come and take care of her. Mr. Tom starts to feel alone and incomplete without Willie so he travels to London to bring Willie back to his house. When Mr. Tom gets there Willie is found in the basement with his dead sister. After a while Willie got over the death of his sister and was later adopted by Mr. Tom
This book is very sad. The book consists of Willie being abused by his mother and Mr. Tom being a father figure towards him. Also Willie's sister dies in the basement as Willie is taking care of her.
The book gives a very clear background picture of life in England during World War 2. The difference in the country life and life in London was very different. People were dieing and staving in London and everything was peaceful and quiet in the country back then.
This book shows how people can change. William was described as a skinny, timid, ill looking person and as he grew up he was described as a strong, talented, healthy young man. Mr. Tom was described as a grumpy widower until Willie came into his life. Then he became a loving happy old man.
If you're looking for all of these kinds of things in a book then I would recommend Good Night Mr. Tom for you.
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