Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian
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Book Reviews of Good Night, Mr. Tom
Book Review: Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
9 years ago I was assigned by my 8th grade english teacher to read Good Night, Mr. Tom. Up until that point, I had not been very impressed with the books my class had been assigned. I assumed this book was just going to be another boring book I'd have to suffer through, but as soon as I started it I found it difficult to put down. I read it whenever I could, and found myself completely engrossed with it. I absolutely loved the book, and when I was done reading it, I was glad that I had been assigned it. I kept the book over the years, and today I pulled it off the bookshelf. I haven't read it since 8th grade. I started reading it out loud to my fiance, and am one-third of the way through it already. He seems to be enjoying it as well, as I thought he would. I know the title doesn't sound that thrilling, but if you've never read Good Night, Mr. Tom.. give it a chance. It just might suprise you. If you too, love this book.. perhaps it's time to take it off the shelf, dust it off, and rediscover the world of William Beech, and Mr. Tom.Book Review: Good Night, Mr. Tom
Summary: 5 Stars
"Good Night, Mr. Tom",is an excellent historical novel, by Michelle Magorian, set in World War II. This is a wonderful and touching story, about a small boy, named Willie Beech, who is evacuated from London to live in Little Weirwold with a complete stranger, Mr. Thomas Oakley. Tom is an old man, not used to children (he had a baby bay that died, but that was his only child), but he is kind to Willie. Willie is a deprived and abused child, and he is afraid of everything, because he wasn't let outside much in his earlier life. Slowly, Willie starts to think on his own, and he forgets the hate and despair of his past. Tom comes to love Willie like a son. Then a telegram comes, and Willie must return to his abusive mother in London, but weeks pass and Willie doesn't come back, so Mr. Tom goes to London to try to find the boy he has come to love so much. I would recommend this book to anyone young or old wo wants to read an excellent book. I hope all who read this book enjoy it as much as I did.Book Review: a wonderful book worthy of your time
Summary: 5 Stars
Eight year old Willie Beech knows that he is a bad boy, his mother tells him, and she only gives him the most gentle beatings. But now, his mom has sent him away to live in the countryside like all the children in London during World War 2 to protect them from the Nazi bombings.At first Willie is terrified of Mr. Tom, but gradually he learns to trust him. Eventually it is safe to return to London, but is it safe for Willie to return to his mother? Tom reluctantly allows Willie to return, but when Willie dosen't answer his letters Mr. Tom goes to find Willie.
A bit of caution with this title, the episodes of child abuse and neglect are rather strong, and may not be suitable for all ages...at least the abuse is not described in action, we just see the end result.
A great book to examine the relationship of family, and love. This book is a great book to read-aloud to your children and have a discussion...but you may want to read it first to see if your child is ready for this one.
Book Review: A child overcoming abuse by learning about love.
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is an excellent book because it offers so much to a reader. After reading the book, the reader can have a better understanding of what abuse is and the lasting effects of abuse though not only a child's eyes, but through the caretakers eyes. Through Willie, the reader is able to grasp the concept that children who are abused feel that it is their fault, that the child did something wrong for the mistreatment to occur. Through Tom's character, the reader can sympathesize the difficulty of getting to know someone, and then the fear of losing that person. We see Tom's rugged personality soften up as Willie enters his life. Willie is the key to unlock Tom's past pains, and Tom is the key to unlock Willie's fear of love. Both characters learn what it means to love and the lengths one would go to save a person. Through Tom's patience and kindess, Willie is able to overcome his insecurities and learns that there is something beyond abuse, and that is love.Book Review: A child overcoming abuse by learning about love.
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is an excellent book because it offers so much to a reader. After reading the book, the reader can have a better understanding of what abuse is and the lasting effects of abuse though not only a child's eyes, but through the caretakers eyes. Through Willie, the reader is able to grasp the concept that children who are abused feel that it is their fault, that the child did something wrong for the mistreatment to occur. Through Tom's character, the reader can sympathesize the difficulty of getting to know someone, and then the fear of losing that person. We see Tom's rugged personality soften up as Willie enters his life. Willie is the key to unlock Tom's past pains, and Tom is the key to unlock Willie's fear of love. Both characters learn what it means to love and the lengths one would go to save a person. Through Tom's patience and kindess, Willie is able to overcome his insecurities and learns that there is something beyond abuse, and that is love.