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Set against the backdrop of World War II, "Wave Me Goodbye" follows a teenage girl who is evacuated from her home to a new location in Britain. The story focuses on her adaptation to a new environment, the friendships she forms, and the feelings of homesickness that arise while living among civilians during the conflict.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jacqueline Wilson
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