Growing up in rural Suffolk during World War Two, Elsie and her family live their lives amid the rumble of German bomber planes and the whine of air-raid sirens. But daily life must continue, and the children and their parents make the most of restricted amenities during wartime.
Along with Elsie Hancy Eaton (whose life inspired the book), Robbie Cheadle has produced an interesting and heart-warming tale about a wartime family and the ups and downs of everyday life as they strive to cope with the constant threat of invasion. The stories reflect the highlights and occasional tragedies that face the family during the war years, as well as the many ingenious ways they find to deal with the limitations of rationing and lack of income. The book includes family photographs from the time and lists several authentic World War Two recipes, such as Potato Pastry and Lord Woolton Pie.
A delightful way for children to learn about wartime Britain.
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I bought this on release, but have yet to read it. Great to see Robbie’s book featured here, and I appreciate you following my blog too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete, thanks for dropping by – I’m sure you’ll enjoy Robbie’s book and I look forward to your posts. 😉
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An excellent review of a wonderful book. I really enjoyed it too.
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Thanks Darlene.
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Excellent review.
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Thanks Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Colin.
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Thank you, Jennie
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Thank you for the review. A really great book to get information about this time from first hand. Michael
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Thanks for dropping by.
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:-)Always my pleasure. Have a good start into the new week. Michael
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Hello Michael, thank you for reading and commenting. I hope that you are starting to experience some Spring weather in your part of the world. I would love to see some pictures.
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Thank you for your comment, Rob, and for the share. Have a lovely new week.
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Congratulations, Robbie!
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Thank you for sharing, Sue. Hugs.
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My pleasure, Robbie.
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Lovely review! Congratulations to Robbie! Thank you, Colin. 🙂
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Thanks Vashti, much appreciated.
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Thank you, Vashti. We were thrilled with this review.
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A delightful review!
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Thanks Ritu!
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Thank you, Ritu.
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I need you to know this is on my tbr pile Robbie and I am really looking forward to reading!
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Thank you, Colin Garrow, for this wonderful review of While the Bombs Fell. We are thrilled you enjoyed it. Do pop over and enjoy Colin’s lovely blog where he shares book reviews and episodes from his The Watson Letters series of books.
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Thank you, Colin, for this wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed this book. My mother will be thrilled.
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Always a pleasure, Robbie.
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