The Lost Days of Summer

By: Katie Flynn

Narrated by: Anne Dover

Nell Whitaker is 15 when war breaks out and her mother sends her to live with her Auntie Kath in a remote farmhouse on Anglesey. At first Nell hates it, but her friendship with Bryn, who works on the farm whilst waiting for his call-up papers, helps a lot. So when he leaves to join his ship, Nell is counting the days to his return. But her heart is broken when news reaches her that Bryn’s ship has been bombed and he has been drowned. Determined to bury her grief in hard work, Nell finds herself growing closer to Auntie Kath. As time passes, the women learn to help each other through the rigours of war.

©2011 Katie Flynn (P)2011 Soundings

Very enjoyable

I could totally visualise the countryside and homes. I loved the characters and enjoyed the audio very much.