When Lizzie's dad refuses to fight in the Second World War, the police come looking to arrest him. Desperate to stay together, Lizzie and her brother Freddie go on the run with him, hiding from the police in idyllic Whiteway. But when their past catches up with them, they're forced to leave and it becomes more and more difficult to stay together as a family. Will they be able to? And will they ever find a place, like Whiteway, where they will be safe again?

A thrilling and poignant World War II adventure, the story of a young girl whose father is a pacifist.

About the Author
Barbara Mitchelhill was born in Rochdale and trained as a teacher. While she was teaching, she began writing for BBC children's TV and went on to write for educational publishers, before writing novels for children. She makes school visits all over the country, and enjoys appearing at literary festivals and talking to teachers and librarians, some as far away as the Caribbean. Her hobbies include reading, theatre, music, gardening and walking her border terrier, Ella. She lives in Staffordshire and has two grown-up daughters.

Reviews
"An enjoyable adventure story." * The School Librarian *
"A well-told story showing that bravery comes in many guises." * Carousel *
"This is a story which would read aloud well, and raise many questions about war and those who do not believe it is right to fight." * Books For Keeps *
"Not only enjoyable but also a useful way to introduce readers to aspects of WWII less prevalent in children's fiction." * The School Librarian *
"(A) poignant novel." * Red House Children's Book Award, Pick of the Year *


Awards
Winner of The Young Quills (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781849392495
Author Barbara Mitchelhill
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 15mm