Joan Moules

Tin Hats and Gas Masks

Published by Robert Hale
30th March 2007

[image] Joan at Waterstones Bookshop in Chichester, at the launch of Tin Hats & Gas Masks Tin Hats and Gas Masks - Published 30th March 2007

  • ISBN-13: 9780709082354: Hardback 224 pages
  • Published in large print by Magda
  • CD ISBN: 978-1-84652-281-9
  • Audio tape ISBN: 978-1-84652-280-2.

[image] Tin Hats & Gas Masks Book Cover
Johnny Bookman had not wanted to leave the familiarity of his London home when he was evacuated to the country in 1939. Anita Evesham, used to living away from her parents treated the move as a bit of an adventure. Coming from totally different backgrounds, evacuees Anita and Johnny, an unlikely match, are thrown together. Anita is drawn to the young boy from the first day. Their experiences are destined to change both of their lives and the lives of their families.

Reviews and comments
"I warmed to these characters at once. They are real children uprooted by the war, yet positive and with a sense of fun. The portrayal of Britain in the 1940s is just as I remember it. And Joan Moules always writes a story that lifts the spirits and leaves you feeling better."

Peter Lovesey

"I have just finished reading Tin Hats and Gas Masks and enjoyed it very much – what a lovely story, Congratulations. I’m now looking forward to your next one."

R.Grieves, Chichester, Sussex.

[image] Book Signing at Waterstones in Petersfield

"Have just spent a wondrous day reading Tin Hats and Gas Masks. I so enjoyed it. It’s a lovely story and I learnt something too. I had no idea that the people who took in evacuees were paid to do it. Particularly liked the difference between the two upbringings; the child who has everything, but little love from her mother, and the child who has nothing except a strong bond with his parents. I know who is the richer. Many thanks for giving me such an enjoyable day."

P. Gregory-Carlton, Haslemere, Surrey.
[image] Joan signing a copy of Tin Hats & Gas Masks at the launch event at Waterstones in Chichester

"Have just read your book Tin Hats and Gas Masks. I got it from our library and I’m so glad I did because I enjoyed it very much. You have worked out your theme so cleverly that it is difficult to put the book down: the reader always needs to know what is going to happen next. I do hope there will be another book soon so I can order that when the time comes."

S. Whittaker, Norwich.

"Have just finished reading Tin Hats and Gas Masks and am writing to say how very much I enjoyed it. The characters grew on me and as the story unfolded I was drawn into their world. I was sorry the book had to end, especially as a new character, Aunt Bessie, had been introduced. A very enjoyable book."

C. Fields, Leeds.