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Oct 1, 2024 2:48 PM

Author:Robert Swindells

Blackout

Another gripping World War Two drama from the master storyteller and multi-award-winner, Robert Swindells.

Life in a small village is boring now the war is over, there is still rationing and bomb damage and war losses. But when a group of children hear of some treasure kept locked in the village, things look at bit more interesting. And then two strangers turn up in the village - and they've heard of the treasure too . . .

Reviews

Plots which grip the reader from the opening paragraph

—— The Sunday Times

A fast-moving, readable thriller which will provoke considerable questioning and thought

—— Books for Keeps

Spellbinding plot . . . an unstoppable pace . . . a stirring achievement, certain to absorb and provoke a wide audience

—— TES

Robert Swindells writes the kinds of books that are so scary you're afraid to turn the page

—— Sunday Telegraph

Accompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed

—— writeaway.org.uk

A story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour

—— Newham Recorder

Hillarious

—— Yorkshire Evening Post

I think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!

—— Evan Jones , South Wales Argus

This book really makes you giggle

—— Brandon Nichols , School Review
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