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Historical Fiction· United Kingdom

Carrie's War

by Nina Bawden
Aggregate Editorial Score48/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1973English
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About This Book

Published in 1973, Carrie's War established Nina Bawden as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to Wales during World War II and become entangled in the bitter feud between a strict chapel-keeper and his warmer sister. Bawden's Carnegie Medal winner is one of the great children's novels about the evacuation experience. Themes of evacuation, World War II, Wales run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1973.

Book Details

AuthorNina Bawden
Published1973
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780008320829
Editorial Score48/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
197348
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About the Author
Nina Bawden
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrie's War about?

Carrie and her brother Nick are evacuated to Wales during World War II and become entangled in the bitter feud between a strict chapel-keeper and his warmer sister. Bawden's Carnegie Medal winner is one of the great children's novels about the evacuation experience.

Who wrote Carrie's War?

Carrie's War was written by Nina Bawden, from United Kingdom. First published in 1973.

What awards has Carrie's War won?

Carrie's War has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1973.

Is Carrie's War worth reading?

Carrie's War is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in evacuation, World War II, Wales.

Where can I buy Carrie's War?

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What category is Carrie's War?

Carrie's War is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Carrie's War from?

Carrie's War originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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