London, 1942: Thirteen-year-old Nell and five-year-old Olive
are being sent away to the countryside to escape the devastation of the East
End during the Blitz. Leaving behind their beloved mother and brothers, they
don’t know if they will ever see them again.
As the sisters adjust to their new
life in a close-knit Welsh village, they gradually find hope in the friendships
they make. And Nell kindles a special bond with fellow evacuee Jimmy,
who makes her smile even at the hardest of times.
But when little Olive’s safety is
threatened, Nell makes a decision that will change their lives forever. They
must run from danger and find their way home.
Together, through tears and
laughter, the two sisters hold each other’s hands as they make an incredibly
brave journey across bombed-out Britain. Will they be reunited with the family
they have missed for so many years? Or is there more heartache to come?
An unputdownable story of
unconditional love, friendship and the fight for survival during a time of unimaginable
change. This book is guaranteed to find a place in your heart. If you enjoyed Orphan
Train and The Girl With No Name you’ll love this book.
What readers are saying about Sandy
Taylor:
‘Oh my word I honestly can't
remember the last time a book made me feel so emotional. Well this book made me
laugh one minute and bawl my eyes out the next. It was absolutely
brilliant. Right from the first page I was glued to it and just didn't want to
put it down. Sandy Taylor is one amazing writer and the way she writes and
describes the character really pulls you into the story. I can't recommend
this book highly enough. It is simply amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘This is one of the most
endearing, yet heart-breaking, novels that I have encountered in quite some
time and will certainly not soon forget. Filled with unexpected twists and
turns, you'll want to keep the box of tissues nearby! FIVE stars.’ Kimberly’s
Bookshelf
‘Brilliant! Love this author
and was excited to read this. Another heartfelt story of a family's
determination through the war, I devoured this in one sitting.’ Goodreads
reviewer, 5 stars
‘I absolutely loved The
Runaway Children by Sandy Taylor. It was a charming book with
wonderful characters. Two sisters were evacuated from London in 1942 to the
Welsh countryside… The story is very emotional and uplifting. This is
the first book from this author that I have read and I will certainly be
reading more of her work. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘The Runaway Children is a
book that readers will treasure. It’s one of those reads that is timeless
and will be enjoyed for many years to come. Mesmerizing, beautiful, sweet,
funny, I just adored The Runaway Children and feel bereft at having now
finished it. Without a doubt this is one book I could read again and again
and I know I will love it even more than the last time I read it. Simply
wonderful!’ By the Letter Book reviews, 5 stars
‘I absolutely adore this author.
She has a way of transporting you to the world of her stories and the lives of
her characters - books like hers are why I read. This was a beautiful book –
And this tale - wow! I was invested in the lives of the characters, I lived out
their dramas and came away changed… This is a stunningly written masterpiece
of a book that I will be thinking of for a long time. Loved it. Highly
recommend it to everyone.’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars.
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