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The Child On Platform One
Inspired by true events, a gripping World War Two historical novel for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
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Ideal for readers of historical fiction with an interest in World War II, Jewish history and stories of courage and hope. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will find this a poignant and gripping read.
Inspired by the extraordinary true events of the Kindertransport, which rescued Jewish children from Nazi Germany, a heartrending novel about two mothers and the little girl whose life they save.
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'An outstanding book made more poignant as it's threaded with events that actually happened. The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' Shirley Dickson, author of THE ORPHAN SISTERS
'OH MY HEART! Moved me DEEP FROM WITHIN. I cannot recommend it enough' The Writing Garnet
'I was RIVETED... I LOVED the book *' I'm Hooked on Books
Inspired by the real-life escape of thousands of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe on the Kindertransport trains to London, the new novel from the author of TH OCEANS BETWEEN US Gill Thompson.
For readers of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ by Heather Morris, MY NAME IS EVA by Suzanne Goldring and A VIEW ACROSS THE ROOFTOPS by Suzanne Kelman.
Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away—even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed.
In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. It is only when her young son enlists in the RAF that Pamela realises how easily her own world could come crashing down.
Some of the 5* reader reviews for The Child On Platform One:
'Such a gorgeous book. I loved and believed in all the characters, and thoroughly enjoyed their stories. Incredibly researched, it felt authentic. And the ending moved me to tears *'
'OMG What an incredible read. It was so emotional about a Jewish girl. I was engrossed from start to finish and would highly recommend this book *'
'This book was incredible... The story is realistic and believable. Once you start reading you will not want to stop *'
'An emotional, haunting book filled with secrets throughout. Excellent *'
'I loved the book and the way it was written. I will be reading more novels by Gill Thompson in the future as her interweaving of events with fictional characters is remarkable *'
'This was a great book! There are secrets you will not see coming, but it makes it more heartwarming *'
'It's not your normal evacuee story as it's intertwined with other stories which I really enjoyed. It had me gripped. I will be looking out for more books by this author *'
'This is a very good book. I recommend you read *'
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Critically acclaimed for its emotional depth and meticulous research, readers have described the book as "riveting," "heartwarming," and "haunting," with an ending that moved many to tears. Praise highlights include compelling characters and authentic storytelling that keep readers engrossed from start to finish. The author’s skill in integrating real events with fictional narratives has earned particular commendation.
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ISBN: 9781472258014
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Gill Thompson is the author of several bestselling historical novels. Translation rights in her books have been sold in multiple territories. Gill is a former English lecturer who completed an MA in Creative Writing at Chichester University. She is now a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the University of Chichester. Gill lives with her family in West Sussex and hosts a creative writing blog.
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