Short, and driven by compelling characters, engaging dialogue and an onward-marching pace, this is perfect for reluctant readers who may struggle to keep focus. It’s also excellent for prompting discussions around WWII and broader ethical issues.
- LoveReading4Kids, Book of the month
Rai’s style is spare and immediate, immersing the child reader instantly in the peril and the grief of a wartime struggle for survival with enemies on every side, and the charismatic Mo is an enormously warm and personable hero.
- Imogen Russell Williams, TLS
Bali Rai’s writing is a perfect balance between simplicity and truth for children to grasp the realities of these events during WWII.
- Blogger, www.scarlettreadsbooks.com
I really enjoyed <i>Mohinder’s War</i> [...] there’s plenty of drama and action and it makes for an exciting and tense read.
- Get Kids into Books, getkidsintobooks.com
Fans of stories based during World War II such as <i>Friend or Foe</i> will love this gem. [...] It is pretty much perfect for a class read.
- The Great British Bookworm, thegreatbritishbookworm.wordpress.com
A fantastic insight into life under German occupation which shines an important light on the role of Indian soldiers fighting for the British.
- Chrikaru Reads, chrikarublog.wordpress.com
This is what’s important. You learn, if you didn’t already know, that Indians fought for Britain in the war, flying from England. [...] I could do with more stories like this one.
- Bookwitch, Bookwitch.wordpress.com
A WWII story told from a different perspective; a tale of bravery and perseverance, of sacrifice and humanity, of honesty and faith. [...] A gem of a book that needs to be read!
- Anna's Adventures in Book Land, annasadventuresinbookland.blogspot.com
A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction.
- Donna's Book Blog, donnasbookblog.wordpress.com
I found <i>Mohinder's War</i> to be a really powerful and brilliant book and it does a wonderful job of demonstrating just who was fighting under the British flag and what that meant.
- Let Them Be Small, www.letthembesmall.com
Mohinder's War gives an understanding of the harshness of war [...] There are moment of great sadness as well as great joy. Joelle and Mohinder defy all odds to try to get to safety in Britain - such an exciting near ending! This is a quick read which will not only appeal to those 9+ year-olds who are interested in WWII history, but also Michael Morpurgo fans.
- ReadingZone,
Bloomsbury Education’s Flashbacks series promises strong characters and thrilling plots that bring the past alive. Confident
readers in UKS2 – perhaps those who have already devoured Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne – will be gripped by <i>Mohinder’s </i><i>War.</i>
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