My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright

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I have to kind of roll my eyes about the plot line with the "beach discovery." If one good thing came from it, at least Maddie couldn't brag about it! But I tend to dislike the books in this series where the narrator somehow plays a huge role in a historical event. Two young writers have been named the winners of Poppyscotland’s learning competition, My Secret War Diary. Maya's Entry. This is the war diary of 'Flossie Albright' who is a child living away from London with her Uncle, baby brother and for a while her dad (who joins the army). Flossie records what life is like/what happens to her during WW2. Flossie also experience evacuee's living with her. All men over twenty years have to join the forces now, because we MIGHT go to WAR WITH GERMANY, but I still HATE Dad for going, I do, I flipping DO … except I don’t.’ (p6)

My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright: My History of…

This is a historical fiction diary, in that it is written about an actual time and place in history but from the viewpoint of a fictional character. Many of the events in the book did actually happen, however the character of Flossie and her family and friends are fictional. Tying neatly in with the primary curriculum, this is the perfect book for enthusing nine plus children to learn more about this fascinating period in our history. -- Independent Bookshop Week supplement - The Guardian Life without her hero at home, a little girls dad off at war fighting for their country's safety. This book is about a young girl and her struggles in everyday life worrying about her dad. She goes through her first crush with her neighbor friend Johnny. The young girl waits and waits everyday for her dad to send letters to her talking about how he is doing and how he will be fine and not worry. She works so hard to look out for her mom, and make sure she will be okay. She writes down in his diary about every single thing that happens in her life. Every single day is a worry waiting for her father to come home.Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas – barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself… In the classroom you could use this book to show a child's perspective of what war looks like. You could also take parts of it and incorporate them into history lessons about the events.

My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck,… My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck,…

Marcia lives in London and has two grown-up children and three grandchildren, one extra-large dog and a cat. Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again." Across the country, hundreds of people are working tirelessly to prepare for Remembrance. Here are just a few of their stories. Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer. Suppose you found, to your complete surprise, that your own father was one of those people. This book also wrapped up way too soon. It felt like Osborne didn't know how to write an ending and just rushed it. This is a critique I've made about other books in the series. I could have done without the epilogue where we find out she marries Johnny. JUST BECAUSE A NARRATOR HAS A LOVE INTEREST IN THE BOOK DOES NOT MEAN THEY NEED TO GET MARRIED. This is one of the most irritating things about the series as a whole.This is an autobiography through a journal during the time of WWII. This book follows the life of Flossie Albright. Her father is in the War during WWII. She writes a diary about her life and notes that she gets from her father. This book follows different events that happen throughout the war and getting a view of it from a kid. This shows different groups that were formed during the time, such as a group for girls joining to help the war, women starting more jobs as well as another event. Such as groups leaving Germany. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments Two young writers have been named the winners of Poppyscotland’s learning competition, My Secret War Diary. - Liam McNamee

My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright By Marcia Williams

I had high hopes for this one because Mary Pope Osborne wrote Standing in the Light, one of my favorites in the series. However, My Secret War was just okay. I have mixed feelings about this one. This is my second Dear America reread as an adult, after loving the series as a kid, and this novel was exactly the book I was hoping it would be! Maddie's father is in the Navy during WWII and she and her mother, who move often, live in a boarding house in Long Island, New York. A fascinating diary account of the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Flossie is just nine years old when, in 1939, Britain declares war on Germany and her father leaves the family home to join the army. Flossie is left to bring up her baby brother and to face a whole host of new experiences on her own. Her diary becomes an outlet for relaying all the news from at home and abroad. From the first evacuees arriving to her sweetheart's being killed in Normandy in 1944, Flossie has to endure much hardship. But her own special blend of courage, humour and fighting spirit sees her through to the Armistice, when she can welcome her dad home at last. About This Edition ISBN: Dear Diary, I’m right upset – Boo’s too little for a proper gas mask, so he’s got a sort of suit thing that I have to pump air into. I think I might kill him if I don’t do it right. Uncle C says not to worry – he’ll do it – but what if he’s not there? Boo hates the flipping thing and screams at the sight of it. I thought of letting Auntie Beth take him after all, but she don’t love him like I do. I miss my mum and dad so much. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing -She does manage to make one friend, Johnny, a cute boy from her class who is keenly interested in the war, which Mad talks about as her father is in the military. The first bit of the book is pretty much her talking about day to day life, trying to make friends, trying to not be jealous when Johnny goes out with someone else, sort of gossiping about the people she lives with. When the war breaks out, Madeline begins to shine. She and Johnny form a club at school to help with the war effort. They volunteer to watch for airplanes, collect tin, arrange exercise classes for students, and patrol the beach. It's all a bit boring really. that is until Madeline gets word that her father has been injured and is in hospital somewhere, critically injured. She has a bout of melancholy and drops everything in favour of sitting by the window and worrying. No club, no Johnny.