Phil's books bring historical events to life by focusing on individual stories taking place in the middle of the chaos of war and shedding light on the lived experiences of people who went through it. This particular book showcases the utter devastation wrought by The Blitz which tore communities and families apart whilst highlighting the bravery of individuals who served on The Home Front.

The stars of the show are Beau, Bomber and Mabel. Their adventure in the backdrop of The Blitz is engaging and exciting. Phil is spot on in the dog vs cat characterisation with Mabel's lines making me chuckle a lot over the course of the book.

The former history teacher in me would have loved using this in the classroom with KS3.