By Julia Donaldson (author) , Thomas Docherty (illustrator)
"A short illustrated play set in World War Two, perfect for class reading as well as performance."
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This dramatic and touching play brings Manchester during the Second World War and its people to life, and provides a variety of opportunities for school classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting. Also includes helpful tips on staging and costume.
World War Two has been declared and the Chivers children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren't going to invade after all. But the air-raid siren goes off and this time it's frighteningly real.
'This touching play brings to life the Second World War in a very accessible way for junior children' - Books for Keeps
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child , which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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World War Two has been declared and the Chivers children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren't going to invade after all.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bombs and Blackberries A World War Two Play and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Bombs and Blackberries A World War Two Play features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Warfare & Battles, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Bombs and Blackberries A World War Two Play was written by Julia Donaldson and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Bombs and Blackberries A World War Two Play has 64 pages
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