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A Red Sky

Lindy is evacuated to the island, where she discovers new friendships, rationing, and resilience.

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Sparkles in the Navy-Blue Sky

Wartime deepens. Reggie and Lindy face air raids, blackouts, and the challenges of growing up fast.

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There Will Be Blue Skies

As the Cowes Blitz draws near, courage and community are tested like never before.

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All About Peggy

Air raids persist, and Peggy continues to live as normal life as possible. She find romance and adventure with Brian in uncertI

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A Red Sky

It's May 1940 when 10 year old Lindy is evacuated to a village on the Isle of Wight. She befriends her neighbour Reggie who is the same age. Despire the air raids and planes flying over head the children have many adventures.

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A Red Sky World War 2 story Isle of Wight
Sparkles In the Navy-Blue Sky

Sparkles in A Navy Blue Sky

Its January 1941, and we find Lindy and Reggies still in Little Bridge. The air raids persist, and our evacuees continue to live as normal a life as possible. They remain firm friends despite the discoveries and shocks that happen.

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There Will Be Blue Skies, World War 2 Book

There Will Be Blue Skies

Reggie joins the scouts determined to be useful, and Lindy prepares for an entrance exam to a private school. Despite these activities separating them their friendship remains strong, each helping the other in different ways.

Wartime Stories That Bring History to Life for KS2 Classrooms

Gripping stories from the Isle of Wight’s Home Front — perfect for readers aged 9–11.

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