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Hunter, Rebecca, 1935-

A wartime childhood / Rebecca Hunter ; with Angela Downey. - London : Evans, 2012. - 32 pages; illustrations (some colour); 27 cm. - When I was young . - When I was young (Evans Brothers Limited) .

Originally published as: Grandma's War. 1999, in series: In Grandma's Day.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 29) and index.

Family and home -- Start of the war -- Air raids and blackouts -- Evacuation -- School in Devon -- War work -- London during the war -- Life in the country -- American allies -- Returning to London -- The war ends -- After the war.

Angela Downey explains what life was like growing up in South London during World War Two, and then being evacuated to Exeter. Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: junior, primary.

ISBN: 9780237543846 (pbk.) 0237543842 (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB085937 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015605495 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Downey, Angela--Childhood and youth.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945--Children--England.
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--England--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Children.
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--England.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
England--Social life and customs--20th century--Juvenile literature.
England--Social life and customs.
--Childhood and youth.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.530830942