'Back Home' by Michelle Magorian is a poignant story set in post-World War II England, following the return of Virginia Dickinson, nicknamed Rusty, from her evacuation to the USA. The book explores Rusty's struggles as she tries to readjust to life in England after five years away, her complex family dynamics, and the challenges she faces at a strict boarding school. Through the eyes of Rusty, the readers witness themes of family separation, identity crisis, and societal changes post-war, all depicted with a mix of heartwarming moments and darker undertones. Magorian's writing style effectively captures the emotional journey of the characters, especially Rusty, as they navigate the complexities of a war-torn society.
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Back Home is David Wood's second adaptation of a celebrated Michelle Magorian novel.
After five happy years, evacuee Rusty returns to England from America. Her mother is a stranger, her little brother doesn't know her, her grandmother criticises her accent and attitudes, and the strict girls' boarding school to which she is sent is quite unlike her American progressive co-ed. She rebels, and her feisty determination sees her win through, but not before her family becomes a casualty of the effects of the war.
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