A body washed up on the beach...
Evacuation to an old house with forbidden rooms and dark secrets...
An animal rescue service...

Set in World War Two, Emma Carroll explores the resilience, resourcefulness and inventiveness of children when their lives fall to pieces. Introducing some compelling new characters, as well as revisiting some familiar settings, these adventures are sure to win over new readers, as well as fans of old favourites such as Letters from the Lighthouse and Frost Hollow Hall.

An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of Historical Fiction.

About the Author
Emma Carroll was a secondary school English teacher for many years. When we were Warriors is Emma's ninth novel; she has also written the highly-acclaimed Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood, The Snow Sister, Strange Star, Letters from the Lighthouse and Secrets of a Sun King. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

Reviews
"It's impossible to stop reading one of Emma Carroll's historical thrillers."
Times

"Carroll is a remarkable writer, evoking vivid historical detail and atmosphere as a backdrop to her characters' dramatic and often emotionally complex adventures."
Daily Mail

"Compelling storytelling about resourcefulness, initiative and courage in the face of extreme adversity."
Booktrust



Book Information
ISBN 9780571350407
Author Emma Carroll
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 232g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm