Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk to the Fells

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Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer.

July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at Dunkirk, she and her friends scour the hills around their Lake District home, watching for any signs of the long-dreaded Nazi invasion. But as the war drags on, with little good news from the front, the locals become aware of someone carrying out anonymous acts of kindness, such as saving a flock of sheep from a snowdrift and getting help for an injured farmer who might otherwise have died. With no one claiming credit, they come to think of this unidentified stranger as a kind of guardian angel, but when his identity is finally revealed, can Tarn come to terms with the truth…?

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I really liked this book because it made me feel lots of things - sad, curious and happy. Tarn's story was interesting, especially how she didn't give up even when things felt really hard. I liked the mystery of the 'angel' and how it all came together at the end. The best part was the ending - it was emotional but also made me smile. I think it is a great book for kids like me who enjoy stories with adventure and feelings. I would definitely recommend it,

Superintendent Pluto Rollerskate 08.08.2025

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