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Never Forget You by Jamila Gavin delves into the enduring bonds of friendship and love against the backdrop of World War II. The story follows two friends who, despite the complexities and chaos of war, make choices that will shape their futures. This emotional Young Adult tale explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the effects of war on personal lives.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking Young Adult novels that delve into complex themes and emotional journeys. You might find yourself captivated by the exploration of friendship, identity, and the intricacies of growing up. It's perfect for readers who appreciate stories with depth and relatable characters navigating challenging situations.

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Never Forget You

A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin MBE, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.

The Times Children’s Book of the Year 2022. Based on a true story, the most heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction novel of heroism and female friendship.

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A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin MBE, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.

England, 1937.

Gwen, Noor, Dodo and Vera are four very different teenage girls, with something in common. Their parents are all abroad, leaving them in their English boarding school, where they soon form an intense friendship. The four friends think that no matter what, they will always have each other. Then the war comes.

The girls find themselves flung to different corners of the war, from the flying planes in the Air Transport Auxiliary to going undercover in the French Resistance. Each journey brings danger and uncertainty as each of them wonders if they can make it through – and what will be left of the world. But at the same time, this is what shows them who they really are – and against this impossible backdrop, they find new connections and the possibility of love.

Will the four friends ever see each other again? And when the war is over, who will be left to tell the story?

A heartbreaking and gripping story of hope, fear and unbreakable friendship, for readers of Code Name Verity and When the World Was Ours.

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Never Forget You by Jamila Gavin has been widely acclaimed, notably being named both The Times Children's Book of the Year 2022 and one of Daily Mail's best children's books of the same year. Praised for its engrossing narrative and the depth of its characters, the novel offers a compelling exploration of friendship, courage, and love set against the backdrop of World War II. It is an exceptional and well-told story that thoughtfully examines the moral complexities of war as its teenage characters navigate their intertwined fates.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755503346

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Jamila Gavin was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. With an Indian father and an English mother, she inherited two rich cultures which ran side by side throughout her life, and which always made her feel she belonged to both countries. The family finally settled in England where Jamila completed her schooling, was a music student, worked for the BBC and became a mother of two children. It was then that she began writing children's books, and felt a need to reflect the multi-cultural world in which she and her children now lived.

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