- Published: 1 September 2014
- ISBN: 9780552570589
- Imprint: Corgi Childrens
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $19.99
Stay Where You Are And Then Leave
- Published: 1 September 2014
- ISBN: 9780552570589
- Imprint: Corgi Childrens
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $19.99
Pat Barker meets Michelle Magorian . . . Comic as well as poignantly enlightening
Independent on Sunday
John Boyne’s children’s novels tackle difficult subjects . . . and this latest book looks at the horrors of trench warfare in World War 1. With the anniversary of that war next year, this is a timely examination of moral, physical and mental bravery and pain
Daily Mail
Beautifully paced and affecting
The Bookseller
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave is beautifully written, as are all John Boyne's books for children. Although it's a book aimed primarily at younger readers, it's equally as satisfying for adults, and should be widely read by everyone
Wondrous Reads
A beautifully paced and affecting tale
Independent on Sunday
John Boyne is clearly unafraid to tackle the big subjects in his fiction for children . . . A good, solid, engaging read
Tony Bradman, Guardian
Wonderful . . . One of the best books of the year. An instant classic
Eoin Colfer
Leaves the reader with a greater sense of how war changes people and their communities, and reminds us that sometimes, the ordinary acts of courage that get a child and his family through each day are as valuable, rare and life-changing as any along the front. Alfie inspires us to be more courageous than we’re used to and to do right by others even when the world is tense around us
Oprah Magazine
This novel is powerful and subtle. It's as hard hitting as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in its own way and represents the loss of innocence on a number of levels beyond just Alfie’s plight. Another wonderful book for younger readers from John Boyne that introduces an essential piece of our history in a palatable and readable way
Goodreads
Wonderful . . . One of the best books of the year. An instant classic
Eoin Colfer
John Boyne is clearly unafraid to tackle the big subjects in his fiction for children . . . A good, solid, engaging read
Tony Bradman, Guardian
A beautifully paced and affecting tale
Independent on Sunday
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave is beautifully written, as are all John Boyne's books for children. Although it's a book aimed primarily at younger readers, it's equally as satisfying for adults, and should be widely read by everyone
Wondrous Reads
Beautifully paced and affecting
The Bookseller
Pat Barker meets Michelle Magorian . . . Comic as well as poignantly enlightening
Independent on Sunday