About
Blitz One Family’s War tells the moving story of a family living in the East End of London during WW2. It is told from the perspective and memories of a brother and sister who watched their ordinary world change around them. From the outbreak of the war to waving their father off to fight the Nazis, to their relentless nightly runs to the air raid shelters and wondering if their home would still be there in the morning.
The book has 247 illustrations by Martin Impey celebrating the stoic, camaraderie of the people from the many cities in those dark days who kept calm and carried on.
it is a relevant, important poignant book with relatable images of children and adults with a message of resilience and hope.
A good study resource for children learning about WW2 giving them an insight into the daily life of people living through the Blitz.
