{"product_id":"9780702316401","title":"Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II (PB trade edition) by Michael Rosen","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 08\/10\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e?      The Times Children's Book of      the Week?9th April 2023      Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills      2023 Award      Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents      an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime.         Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with      his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland.         While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life      in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they're      not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied      side of the country in the hope that he'll be safer      there.         Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp      in Russia.         As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their      spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing      all around them.         Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the \"Anders Army\" and      fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences      in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British      at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino.         Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home?            With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator Michael      Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfect      for the whole family to share.         Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's      book world, known for his work as poet and author of classic      books such as WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT.         This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgo      and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introduction      to the history of the great wars of the 20th century      and the importance of Remembrance.               ?      REVIEWS OF PLEASE WRITE SOON      \"An important book authored by two legends of British children's      literature, Please Write Soon should be required reading      for everyone\"?BOOKTRUST      \"highly recommended. It doesn't take long to read, but      has a lot to say and has a big impact.\"?Kids      Bookreview      \"highly recommended. It doesn't take long to read, but      has a lot to say and has a big impact.\"?Books      for Keeps \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368129900917,"sku":"9780702316401","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702316401.jpg?v=1763548698","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780702316401","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}