The Only Blue Door - by Joan Fallon (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>It is September 1940 A twelve-year-old girl and her brother and sister are alone in the East End of London, frightened and lost. Their home has been destroyed in the Blitz and they can't find their mother. Expecting help they turn to their local priest but end up labelled as orphans and sent to Australia as child migrants. Based on true events.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It is September 1940, Maggie and her young siblings, Grace and Billy, are living in the East End of London with their parents. Their father has been killed at Dunkirk and their mother goes into hospital to have her fourth child, leaving the children with a neighbour. In one of the worst bombing raids of the war their home is destroyed and the neighbour is killed. Bewildered and frightened, the children wander the streets until they are taken in by some nuns. But their problems are not over; no-one can trace their mother and, labelled as orphans, they are sent as child migrants to Australia. The story traces their adventures in their new country, the homesickness, the heartbreak when Billy is separated from his sisters and the loneliness of life in a cold and unfeeling orphanage. Eventually the children make new lives for themselves, but Maggie is still convinced that her mother is alive and once she is old enough, begins to search for her.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>siblings who become victims of the good intentions of people believing them to have been orphaned ...</p><p>By L Hockin on 1 Mar. 2016</p><p>Format: Kindle Edition</p><p>Most of us are familiar with child evacuation during World War 2, but I wonder how many know about child migrants who were sent to South Africa, Australia and Canada to avoid danger? The Only Blue Door follows the story of Maggie, Billy and Grace, siblings who become victims of the good intentions of people believing them to have been orphaned during the Blitz. Shipped to Australia to start a new life, the children are separated and so begins Maggie's struggle to prove her mother still lives and to bring the family back together.<br /> Based on actual events, this beautifully written story had me gripped and emotionally attached to the characters and their struggles. Apparently well researched, it provides some insight into the long term impact of the events unfolding between 1939 and 1945, without being clichéd. The tireless work and battles with 'red tape' of the organisations involved in evacuation and subsequent repatriation of thousands of children over this period, is aptly represented in the story.<br /> The writing style is engaging and accurate, with fully rounded and believable characters. I will not only be recommending this book but also looking to read more of this authors work. Not every story has a happy ending, but maybe this one does?</p><p> </p><p><em>t of 5 stars</em>Outstanding Human Drama</p><p>ByJ. Glenn Baueron 18 April 2014</p><p>Format: Kindle Edition<em></em>Verified Purchase</p><p>I thoroughly enjoyed this book and taking the journey with the Smith family.<br /> The Only Blue Door is tells the story of how a close-knit family is torn apart by war. The story unfolds from the perspective of two of the children and a number of the key adults. From the news of the death of the father at Dunkirk the lives of this happy family start unravelling as they are split apart. The author skilfully draws the reader into the lives of the family members throughout the book. There are tragic moments and there are happy moments and all absolutely believable and many are emotional.<br /> Thank you.</p><p> </p><p> </p><br>
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