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A suspense filled story, an interesting setting, fascinating characters, a thought provoking theme all combine to make a novel a good read. To what extent is this statement true of "Goodnight Mr Tom" by Michelle Magorian?
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Lorna Wright 3B2 "Goodnight Mr Tom" Task : A suspense filled story, an interesting setting, fascinating characters, a thought provoking theme all combine to make a novel a good read. To what extent is this statement true of "Goodnight Mr Tom" by Michelle Magorian? "Goodnight Mr Tom" by Michelle Magorian is a novel which I have recently read and thoroughly enjoyed. I completely agree with the above statement. The novel contains all the elements necessary for a good read and more. William Beech is evacuated from a deprived area of London during the Second World War. He goes to stay with Tom Oakley, a grumpy, anti-social man in his sixties. William was beaten up by his mother and was taught that everything he did was a sin so is scared and has no confidence. He settles down and gradually becomes a happy, healthy 9 year old but has to return home after a...
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