An Evacuee's Journey - Hardcover

Críticas

History Journeys is a fabulous set of books which closely link to KS2 units and use a superb mix of fiction and factual information to take the reader on a journey through Britain during various historical periods. (TES Teacher)

A fresh angle on history, following a young person as they make a typical journey of their era. (Children's Buyer's Guide)

...the appealing design will engage children across KS2. (Junior Focus)

Reseña del editor

This series is about transport and travel during different eras in history. Set in 1939, this title follows the journey of evacuee Joe Thompson from Sunderland to the countryside of East Yorkshire. The reader witnesses Joe's experiences of wartime Britain along the way, with the text providing the background to the social conditions of that time. Topics covered include preparation for war, how evacuees were chosen by foster families, health and welfare in Britain, homesickness, farmwork, schooling, rationing, the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.

Complete with timeline and glossary.