The Runaway Children: Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction -- Sandy Tay

<p><strong>A heart-wrenching, unforgettable journey of two evacuee sisters during World War Two as they try to find their way home...</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>London, 1942</strong> Thirteen-year-old <strong>Nell</strong> and five-year-old <strong>Olive</strong> are being sent away to the countryside to escape the devastation of the East End during the Blitz. Leaving behind their beloved mother and brothers, they don't know if they will ever see them again. <br /> <br /> As the sisters adjust to their new life in a close-knit Welsh village, they gradually find hope in the friendships they make. And Nell kindles a special bond with fellow evacuee <strong>Jimmy</strong>, who makes her smile even at the hardest of times. <br /> <br /> But when little Olive's safety is threatened, Nell makes a decision that will change their lives forever. They must run from danger and find their way home.<br /> <br /> Together, through tears and laughter, the two sisters hold each other's hands as they make an incredibly brave journey across bombed-out Britain. Will they be reunited with the family they have missed for so many years? Or is there more heartache to come?<br /> <br /> <strong>An unputdownable story of unconditional love, friendship and the fight for survival during a time of unimaginable change. This book is guaranteed to find a place in your heart. If you enjoyed <em>Orphan Train</em>and <em>The Girl With No Name</em> you'll love this book.</strong> <br /> <br /> <strong>What