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When We Were Young & Brave: A Novel
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Gaynor'S Story Of Courage And Strength Will Make You Believe In The Heroic Spirit In Each Of Us. Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of Before We Were Yoursthe New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Girl Who Came Home Sets Her Unforgettable New Novel In China During Wwii, Inspired By True Events Surrounding The Japanese Armys Internment Of Teachers And Children From A Britishrun Missionary School.Their Motto Was To Be Prepared, But Nothing Could Prepare Them For War.China, December 1941. Having Left An Unhappy Life In England For A Teaching Post At A Missionary School In Northern China, Elspeth Kent Is Now Anxious To Return Home To Help The War Effort. But As She Prepares To Leave China, A Terrible Twist Of Fate Determines A Different Path For Elspeth, And Those In Her Charge.Tenyearold Nancy Plummer Has Always Felt Safe At Chefoo School, Protected By Her British Status. But When Japan Declares War On Britain And America, Japanese Forces Take Control Of The School And The Security And Comforts Nancy And Her Friends Are Used To Are Replaced By Privation, Uncertainty And Fear. Now The Enemy, And Separated From Their Parents, The Children Look To Their Teachers To Miss Kent And Her New Girl Guide Patrol Especially To Provide A Sense Of Unity And Safety.Faced With The Relentless Challenges Of Oppression, The School Community Must Rely On Their Courage, Faith And Friendships As They Pray For Liberation But Worse Is To Come When They Are Sent To A Distant Internment Camp Where Even Greater Uncertainty And Danger Await . . .Inspired By True Events, When We Were Young And Brave Is An Unforgettable Novel About Impossible Choices And Unimaginable Hardship, And The Lifechanging Bonds Formed Between A Young Girl And Her Teacher In A Remote Corner Of A Terrible War.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'When We Were Young & Brave'? A: The main theme revolves around courage, strength, and the bonds formed during times of hardship, set against the backdrop of WWII in China.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'When We Were Young & Brave' is Hazel Gaynor.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set in China during World War II, specifically around a British-run missionary school.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 6, 2020.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, 'When We Were Young & Brave' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for older teens and adults due to its themes of war and hardship.
- Q: Is 'When We Were Young & Brave' based on true events? A: Yes, the novel is inspired by true events regarding the internment of teachers and children during WWII.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book has a paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The plot follows Elspeth Kent and her students at a missionary school in China as they navigate the challenges of war, oppression, and their fight for survival after being interned by Japanese forces.