In a market full of WWII stories for children, this was something really different and original that had me hooked throughout.
Set at Bletchley Park at the start of WWII, Robyn lives with her Mum and Dad who work on the park. As the war starts, there's lots going on with more and more people arriving and buildings being constructed every day. Robyn ends up helping to care for the carrier pigeons who take secret messages behind enemy lines but she's sure something strange is going on and enlists her friends Mary and Ned to help her to investigate.
There was lots of really interesting historical detail - the carrier pigeons, the code breakers, the German bombings - that gives a brief introduction but that you could go and learn more about and it was presented in such a way that you would want to find out more. Robyn was an interesting character - headstrong but always underestimated by adults - and I think children would enjoy reading about her.
Definitely a great book that would complement a topic on WWII well and would be enjoyed by anyone who likes reading about the era.
There’s so much to love about this book!
Firstly, the characters were all great - from the kids, their parents and the other adults around the site, to the actual bird themselves! The young trio were my favourite and the way they were together made you just want to be part of their gang!
Secondly, the story was intriguing from the very beginning, kept you guessing all the way through and then had a twist you totally weren’t expecting!
Thirdly, it was based on historical fact which makes it all the more believable and thrilling. A great book! Hope there’s a sequel!
Set at Bletchley Park at the start of WWII, Robyn lives with her Mum and Dad who work on the park. As the war starts, there's lots going on with more and more people arriving and buildings being constructed every day. Robyn ends up helping to care for the carrier pigeons who take secret messages behind enemy lines but she's sure something strange is going on and enlists her friends Mary and Ned to help her to investigate.
There was lots of really interesting historical detail - the carrier pigeons, the code breakers, the German bombings - that gives a brief introduction but that you could go and learn more about and it was presented in such a way that you would want to find out more. Robyn was an interesting character - headstrong but always underestimated by adults - and I think children would enjoy reading about her.
Definitely a great book that would complement a topic on WWII well and would be enjoyed by anyone who likes reading about the era.
There’s so much to love about this book!
Firstly, the characters were all great - from the kids, their parents and the other adults around the site, to the actual bird themselves! The young trio were my favourite and the way they were together made you just want to be part of their gang!
Secondly, the story was intriguing from the very beginning, kept you guessing all the way through and then had a twist you totally weren’t expecting!
Thirdly, it was based on historical fact which makes it all the more believable and thrilling. A great book! Hope there’s a sequel!