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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Bobby's evacuation from London to a secluded Devonshire village, where he faces suspicion and hostility from the locals. The village, largely populated by women, children, and a group of boys who believe Bobby is a Nazi spy, becomes a battleground of fear and intrigue. Central to the tension is the enigmatic Bee King, whose mysterious presence captivates the villagers, particularly the boys, adding a layer of psychological complexity to Bobby's struggle for acceptance.
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Five Boys, Mick Jackson
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Five Boys
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mick Jackson
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Company
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780060013950
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Bobby's evacuation from London to a secluded Devonshire village, where he faces suspicion and hostility from the locals. The village, largely populated by women, children, and a group of boys who believe Bobby is a Nazi spy, becomes a battleground of fear and intrigue. Central to the tension is the enigmatic Bee King, whose mysterious presence captivates the villagers, particularly the boys, adding a layer of psychological complexity to Bobby's struggle for acceptance.