Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian
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Book Reviews of Good Night, Mr. Tom
Book Review: Prepare for a journey through England during World War II
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is one of the best books I have ever read. It takes the reader on a jouney to England during the brink of World War II. William Beech, an abused child, is sent to the countryside to get away from his mother who beat him badly. Mr. Tom, the nice, gruff man who has taken him in as a foster child, introduces Willie to things he has never experienced. While Willie and Mr. Tom have a lot of good times together, they must still remember that England is on the brink of war and they must prepare for the worst. Mr. Tom and Willie built a shelter just to be on the safe side in case there was a boming and this would eventually come in handy. Good Night Mr. Tom takes the reader into a world of happiness, sadness, and adventure. This is a book that is hard to put down. I recommend this to every reader ranging from the young to the old. A must have.Book Review: Rachel's review of "Good Night, Mister Tom"
Summary: 5 Stars
When I read Goodnight Mister Tom I was absoloutely entranced. I think Michelle Magorian uses her talent in an oustanding way. The book was exciting and sad plus everything in between all mixed together. The recent T.V film that was shown over Christmas let down this brilliant book. People are watching the film and not reading the book which means they miss out on the magic of the book. The film has missed out so much of the book, a lot of which is the most important bits. Some of the things they missed out include: when Tom Oakley took Zach and Willy to Salmouth or Salt-on-the-mouth as they called it, George, Willy's friend, who was one of the main character wasn't mentioned in the film and the whole bit about Spooky Cott was missed out. I think everyone should read the book before watching the film.Book Review: Goodnight Mr.tom
Summary: 5 Stars
Goodnight Mr.Tom is a good one of the books. i'm sure that when you read it, you will impress with the love between Mr.Tom and Willie. their love betwweem them is kind of love which could full fill each other. Mr.Tom is a lonely old man who afriad to love others again. he used to have his own family but the death parted them from him.Willie is a little young boy. He never get love from his mother. When they have to live together something that they are always waiting for is appears, it can full fill each other. i believe that when you read it another thing that you will get is the power of love. I'd to recommend it to you for relieve your lonely. Although you are adult, this book is a good one that could lead you to think about how beautiful of life even when you are in a bad situatuation.
Book Review: Come back Zachariah! I want William! Tom Oakley too!
Summary: 5 Stars
Such books do not come often. The mixture of sadness, abuse, war, death, pain, and humor bring in the kind of book that you want to read over and over and over again. This story would have been given an 11 had it not been ddue to two things: The fact that Amazon.com will only give you a maximum of 10, and the other fact that the book was too short. It would be better if it was 500 pages longs, in a 10 font size. The saddest part of the whole bok is the realization that it's going to end a lot sooner than you want it to. I paid 5 Ringgit (Malaysian currency) in library fines because I reread the book about twenty times.
If you wish you were back in the comfortable cottage with Tom and William in Little Weirwold, then do what I do; Write your own version of it!
Book Review: 6th grade student
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Night, Mr. Tom is a suspenseful book that will melt your heart. It is set when London is on the verge of joining World War II. Willie is an evacuee from a poor part of the city whose mother is abusive. Mr. Tom is an old man who has shut himself out and only goes out for shopping, etc. Tom is chosen to house Will while the war is going on.The first reason I love this book is how well developed the characters are. They all have there own adventures and lives. You really get to know them and understand their parts. Good job to Michelle Magian, the author. This excellent novel is about friends, moving on, and discovering yourself. I would recommend it to anyone, of all ages and backgrounds, who likes to be pulled right into a book and never put it down.