Whistling in the Dark

Set in Liverpool during 1940, this story follows 13-year-old Joan as she navigates the challenges of life amid Nazi air-raids, rationing, and strict curfews. Alongside her best friend Doreen, she experiences the dangers of wartime, including the threat posed by an army deserter and a community-altering discovery. The narrative captures the tension and resilience of youth during the tumultuous days of the Blitz.