{"product_id":"bombs-and-blackberries-9781444938906","title":"Bombs and Blackberries","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA short illustrated play set in World War Two, perfect for class reading as well as performance,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e written by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Donaldson, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eauthor of the modern classic\u003ci\u003e The Gruffalo\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWorld War Two has been declared and the Chivers children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren''t going to invade after all. But the air-raid siren goes off and this time it''s frighteningly real.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis dramatic and touching play brings Manchester during the Second World War and its people to life, and provides a variety of opportunities for school classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting. Also includes helpful tips on staging and costume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''This touching play brings to life the Second World War in a very accessible way for junior children'' - \u003ci\u003eBooks for Keeps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for class reading or performance * Primary Times *\u003cbr\u003eA way of linking history with English which I really liked * TES Teacher *\u003cbr\u003eWould make an excellent presentation as part of a study project on life in war time . . . 8 to 11-year-olds should enjoy taking part . . . gives the atmosphere of the period well * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eThis touching play brings to life the Second World War in a very accessible way for junior children * Books for Keeps *","brand":"Hachette Children's Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408411304279,"sku":"9781444938906","price":7.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444938906.jpg?v=1730502808","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bombs-and-blackberries-9781444938906","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}