First published 2005
In the summer of 1943, Lily's quiet country life is upended when American and British soldiers arrive to practice for the D-Day invasion. With her beloved cat, Adolphus Tips, Lily must navigate the chaos of war games on her doorstep. But as the soldiers become a presence in her home, Lily discovers unexpected friendship and the strength to face the dangers of a world at war. Through the eyes of a child, this tender tale explores the resilience of the human spirit in the most trying of times.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: England
Period: 1943
Unknown Binding · Harper Collins Publishers UK