Description
Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden is a timeless children’s classic that captures the courage, confusion, and emotional resilience of childhood during wartime.
Set during World War II, the story follows Carrie and her younger brother Nick, who are evacuated from London to a small Welsh village. They are taken in by the strict Mr. Evans and his gentle sister, Lou. As Carrie adjusts to rural life, she becomes entangled in the secrets of Druid’s Bottom — a mysterious house filled with strange characters, hidden treasures, and haunting tales.
Blending adventure, warmth, and history, Carrie’s War beautifully explores themes of family, fear, and forgiveness. It offers young readers a vivid glimpse into the lives of evacuee children and the emotional impact of war.
Originally published in 1973 and now part of the Puffin Modern Classics collection, this novel remains a powerful story of love, loss, and the moral choices we make in difficult times.
