Josie Under Fire (9780746060322)

It is 1941 and London is suffering from the Blitz. Josie finds it hard to understand her brother’s decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she moves to a new school and is drawn into tormenting one of her classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. Part of a series of stories about fictional characters living through real-life historical events, and set in a real house: No. 6 Chelsea Walk, London. Each novel explores an historical era from a child's perspective Beautifully captures the heroine's ambitions, struggles and desires Includes internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more life in London during the Blitz.