When we were Warriors: 'It's impossible to stop reading' - The Times

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An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of historical fiction.

'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' The Telegraph
'Impossible to stop reading.' The Times
'A remarkable writer.' Daily Mail
'Compelling.' BookTrust

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.

'It's impossible to stop reading.' The Times

'Carroll is a remarkable writer.' Daily Mail

'Compelling storytelling.' BookTrust

'Immediate and appealing.' Books for Keeps
An irresistible return to World War Two for the Queen of historical fiction. 'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' The Telegraph 'Impossible to stop reading.' The Times 'A remarkable writer.' Daily Mail 'Compelling.' BookTrust A body washed up on the beach . . . Evacuation to an old ...

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1 review
Susan Dean
May 28, 2022
This book is three short stories following on from her other books, Frost hollow and Letters from lighthouse..I enjoyed them.
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About the author

Emma Carroll is the bestselling author of the Dracula & Daughters series, Letters from the Lighthouse and Secrets of a Sun King. She has won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Carnegie and the Waterstones Book Prize. Formerly an English teacher, Emma is now a full time writer. Many of her novels are grounded in the curriculum, enabling children to travel through time, from ancient Egypt to Victorian England! Emma now lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.
Emma Carroll is the bestselling author of the Dracula & Daughters series, Letters from the Lighthouse and Secrets of a Sun King. She has won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Carnegie and the Waterstones Book Prize. Formerly an English teacher, Emma is now a full time writer. ...

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