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The Boy with the Suitcase

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Set during the Blitz in London, The Boy with the Suitcase follows young Davey, who takes on the role of protector for his mother and sister when his father goes to fight in the war. His efforts to support his family inadvertently lead him into trouble, and to keep him safe, Davey is sent to start a new life in Canada. There, he must summon great courage to face unfamiliar challenges, all while holding on to a promise to reunite with his beloved sister.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction centred on wartime Britain, stories of family resilience, and journeys of courage and self-discovery.

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Torn apart by war – a promise will hold them together…

A historical wartime saga for 2022 from bestselling author, Cathy Sharp

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Torn apart by war – a promise will hold them together…

As the shadows of the Blitz hang over London, young Davey finds himself the man of the house when his father leaves to fight in the war. Trying his best to support his mum and to protect his sister, Davey’s good intentions find him mixed up with the wrong crowd.

To keep him safe, and out of trouble, Davey is sent away from everything he has ever known, to a new life far away in Canada. He has always craved adventure and a place to fit in, though it could mean losing his family forever.

Starting on his new journey will take all of Davey’s courage, but he also made a promise to see his precious little sister again, and he’ll need to be fearless if he is to keep it …

Readers love Cathy Sharp
‘Had me gripped’ 5 Amazon reviewer
‘Absolutely brilliant’ 5 Goodreads reviewer

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Readers praise Cathy Sharp's gripping storytelling

‘Loved this book … had me gripped waiting for the next page’ 5 Amazon reviewer

‘Another brilliant book’ 5 Amazon reviewer


‘A must read’ 5 Amazon reviewer

‘I could not put it down’ 5 Amazon reviewer


‘Keeps you captivated start to finish.’ 5 Goodreads reviewer

‘Absolutely brilliant’ 5 Goodreads reviewer

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008531201

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Cathy Sharp is happily married and lives with her husband in a small Cambridgeshire village. They like visiting Spain together and enjoy the benefits of sunshine and pleasant walks, while at home they love their garden and visiting the Norfolk seaside.

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