When we were Warriors

'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian

Emma Carroll

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Faber & Faber
03 June 2019

A body washed up on the beach... Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets... An animal rescue service...

Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.

By: Emma Carroll
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 232g
ISBN: 9780571350407
ISBN 10: 0571350402
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 June 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. The Lost Boy is Emma's seventh novel; she has also written the highly-acclaimed Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood,The Snow Sister,Strange Star and Letters from the Lighthouse. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

Reviews for When we were Warriors: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian

It's impossible to stop reading one of Emma Carroll's historical thrillers. Times Carroll is a remarkable writer, evoking vivid historical detail and atmosphere as a backdrop to her characters' dramatic and often emotionally complex adventures. Daily Mail Compelling storytelling about resourcefulness, initiative and courage in the face of extreme adversity. Booktrust