Young boys grapple with daily life in London during World War II in this historical novel by the Newbery HonorтАУwinning author of The Dark Is Rising.
The circumstances may sound extraordinary, but for Derek and his friends, who are living outside of London during World War II, air raids are a normal part of everyday lie. When a particularly violent raid closes their school for a few days, the boys are happy to use the time to complete the construction of their secret camp. But to their horror, their refuge is savagely attacked by a rival neighborhood gang. Derek and his friends carry out a daring plan to ambush the enemy gang, which leaves Derek feeling unsettled andтАФfor the first timeтАФfearful of the war around him. And then, after one night filled with bombing, the war changes his world forever.
Praise for Dawn of Fear
An ALA Notable ChildrenтАЩs Book
тАЬRemarkable . . . A moving chronicle of despair and of courage.тАЭ тАФPublishers Weekly
тАЬAn uncommon kind of war story.тАЭ тАФThe Horn Book
тАЬWell-written . . . [DoesnтАЩt] shy from realistic facts and emotions.тАЭ тАФThe New York Times
тАЬA cracking good read.тАЭ тАФHistorical Novel Society
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