Under a Fire-Red Sky

Set during the London Blitz, Geraldine McCaughrean's novel follows four children from Greenwich who escape evacuation and forge unlikely friendships amidst the chaos of wartime London. As they navigate the challenges of their environment—searching for treasures, building secret machines, and caring for loved ones—they display resilience and camaraderie. Against the backdrop of bombings and destruction, their story is a poignant exploration of friendship, hope, and survival during one of history’s darkest moments.