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The Kingdom by the Sea
by Robert Westall

A blast from the air raid siren and along with Mam, Dad and his sister Dulcie, Harry Baguely stumbles down to the shelter. Just as he does every night, Harry starts counting. Everyone knows that if you're still counting at ten, the bomb has missed you; but the last number Harry can remember is seven. Although Harry survives, everything else is lost. So begins Harry's journey of survival, in search of food, friendship and finally a place of shelter. With only the dog, Don, for company, Harry creates his own world and sorts out just what really matters in his life. (10+)



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