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The Kingdom by the Sea

by Robert Westall · 1990

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During World War II twelve-year-old Harry and a stray dog travel through war-torn England in search of safety.

Genre
historical fictionworld war IIadventurewar and military
Setting
world war IIengland
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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