About the book
It is the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler’s army. When Norah learns that she and her brother Gavin are being sent to Canada, she’s not sure what to expect; she only knows that she doesn’t want to leave her home, her family, or her friends. The rich woman who takes them in prefers Gavin to her, the children at school taunt her—and, as the news from England becomes worse, she longs for home. But as Norah begins to make friends, she discovers a surprising responsibility that might help her accept her new country—and her new situation. Will Norah and Gavin be able to find their way through the shadows of war, even as the sky is falling?
Editions of The Sky Is Falling
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670828494
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143192336
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140341898
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143056348
- EBook
- ISBN 9780143186328
Read an Excerpt
It is the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler’s army. When Norah learns that she and her brother Gavin are being sent to Canada, she’s not sure what to expect; she only knows that she doesn’t want to leave her home, her family, or her friends. The rich woman who takes them in prefers Gavin to her, the children at school taunt her—and, as the news from England becomes worse, she longs for home. But as Norah begins to make friends, she discovers a surprising responsibility that might help her accept her new country—and her new situation. Will Norah and Gavin be able to find their way through the shadows of war, even as the sky is falling?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sky Is Falling about?
It is the summer of 1940, and all of England fears an invasion by Hitler’s army. When Norah learns that she and her brother Gavin are being sent to Canada, she’s not sure what to expect; she only knows that she doesn’t want to leave her home, her family, or her friends. The rich woman who takes them in prefers Gavin to her, the children at school taunt her—and, as the news from England becomes worse, she longs for home. But as Norah begins to make friends, she discovers a surprising responsibility that might help her accept her new country—and her new situation. Will Norah and Gavin be able to find their way through the shadows of war, even as the sky is falling?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Sky Is Falling?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Sky Is Falling?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670828494
Is The Sky Is Falling part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Guests of War
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Sky Is Falling?
Kit Pearson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Sky Is Falling is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670828494) and paperback(ISBN 9780143192336) and paperback(ISBN 9780140341898) and paperback(ISBN 9780143056348) and ebook(ISBN 9780143186328)
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