Reviewer: Shane

I think this book really captured the heart of the reader. It expressed how a young boys life is like in a scence of a war.

Reviewer: Ella

A wonderful book, I was facinated and could not stop reading this book! Our whole class is reading this beautiful book now.Then I convinced my mother after starting to read this book to also read it, then my mom started reading the book, and she finished after 3 days! She loved it!!! so as me! One of the most beautiful and intense books I ever read, Great job!

Reviewer: Hamilton

I loved this book. I cried at some parts and laughed at most. It is a wonderful book and even people who don't like war stories should read it because it is ever so touching.

Reviewer: Bryant

Very good story, funny in parts.

Reviewer: O Mahony

I thought the book was GREAT!!!I read it in school and did a lot of work on the book. I thought the author kept the themes friendship and growing up right through the book.

Reviewer: Charlotte, 16

This is a powerful story that really reaches out to the reader. I think that this is a brilliant read, as you can see how war affects people and how Willie Beach grows stronger in the countryside where he is evacuated, and how he comes to realise life is a gift that you mustn't waste. There are some happy and some really sad moments that make the reader really feel for the charcter. I would recomend this to anyone, of any age.

Young Observer Original Fiction Prize : Finalist