Walkabout and Carrie's War - suitable for 10 yo?

[FranSanDisco]

I remember reading the above books when I was at school but can't remember what age. Do you think they are suitable content for a quite mature 10 yo. Both are quite sad in places but she isn't easily upset - read Black Beauty and the Railway Children without a sniff iirc. I would like to get them both for christmas.

Carrie's War is fine - I read it at 8ish. How about Goodnight Mr Tom too?

try hitler stole pink rabbit too

She has read when hitler stole pink rabbit. I blubbed at Goodnight Mr Tom but I loved it. May add that one then.

also s2 likes the sandi toksvig one - canary ( are on a war theme)

also the real clarice bean books ( nto the baby ones) are hilarious

and there is one about a boy trekking back from a conc camp

'the silver sword' is very good too

wikifreak I think that might be 'the siver sword'? About a group of kids treking across Poland I think

Yes, absolutely.

I loved Walkabout when I was nine or so. Yes to Goodnight Mr Tom.

Also Charlotte Sometimes and Daddy Long Legs.

And What Katy Did.

Yes - the novel Clarice Bean books are fantastic!

I am David is the trek one, I think. Also, Back Home, Friend or Foe, and Going Back could be worth a look.

Thanks so much for these. Will have a look at Amazon tomorrow .