5 children who live in London are sent away to live in the countryside during WWll because of the threat of bombs. The boy who is too young to fight, the sister who wishes her brother would notice her, the twins, and the girl who's too shy to talk to anyone. They're all the unlikeliest of friends but they come to love each other like family.
Started: April 4th, 2019
Completed: May 21st, 2019
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#2 WWll out of 28 stories
In the midst of World War II, three orphaned siblings-Marilyn (16), Tim (12), and Joey (8)-are forced to leave their home in the city due to relentless air raids. After their parents' tragic deaths in a bombing, the siblings are evacuated to the countryside as part of a government program aimed at protecting children from the war's dangers.
Struggling with their grief, the siblings face the challenges of adjusting to life in a rural village, where they are placed in the care of a stern but kind-hearted widow named Mrs. Abernathy. Marilyn takes on a maternal role, determined to keep her family together while grappling with her own loss. Tim, caught between childhood and responsibility, resents the war that tore their family apart and struggles to find his place in their new life. Joey, the youngest, clings to memories of their parents, bringing moments of innocence and hope to the family's journey.
Amid the hardships of war, the siblings learn resilience and rediscover joy in small moments-like exploring the countryside, forming bonds with local children, and finding solace in Mrs. Abernathy's quiet wisdom. As they adapt to their new lives, they also find ways to honor their parents' legacy, holding onto hope for a future where they can return to their beloved home and rebuild their family's dreams.