Josie Under Fire
Josie, living in London during the Blitz of
World War II, finds it hard to come to terms
with her brother’s decision to be a
conscientious objector. But when she moves to a
new school and is drawn into tormenting one of
her classmates, she knows she must find the
courage to stand up for her own beliefs. Age: 8+
UK: Usborne Publishing, 2004.
ISBN: 0 7460 6032 7
Josie Under Fire is part of The Historical
House, a collection of novels by three
different writers about the lives of those who
have lived down the ages at No. 6, Chelsea Walk,
London. To see all the books, visit
Usborne's website.
“Historically strong, these are also
dramatic stories with a real sense of
atmosphere.”
The Guardian, ‘Pick of 2004’.
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