Evacuee War

In the third book of the Evacuee War series, set in 1940 during World War II, 11-year-old twins Connie and Jessie settle into evacuee life in Harrogate, but when bombings in London threaten their parents, their courage is tested. Aunt Peggy must raise baby Holly and find the strength to divorce her cheating husband while the spirited twins start secondary school. The book is full of hope and courage and captures a sense of nostalgia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

‘A wonderful story of hope and courage The Bookseller
In September 1940, after a year away from home, eleven-year-old twins Connie and Jessie have finally settled into evacuee life in Harrogate. But when the brutal bombings in London begin, threatening their parents who live near the Bermondsey docks, their courage is put to the test. Aunt Peggy keeps a watchful eye on the spirited twins but doesn't know all their troubles as they start secondary school. She must raise baby Holly, while searching for the strength to divorce her cheating husband, who may have just ruined her only chance to love again.

Full of hope and courage, The Evacuee War is the third in the heart-warming saga series set during the Second World War from Katie King.

Praise for The Evacuee Series:

"A heart-warming read." - My Weekly

"This delightful read captures a sense of nostalgia and weaves together the dramas of a cast of heart-warming characters." - Woman

"A wonderful story of hope and courage." - The Bookseller

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 183 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008257606