This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or, if real, used fictitiously. All statements, activities, stunts, descriptions, information and material of any other kind contained herein are included for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied on for accuracy or replicated as they may result in injury.
First published 2015 by Walker Books Ltd
87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ
Text © 2015 Shirley Hughes
Jacket artwork © 2015 Giordano Poloni,
from an original sketch by Shirley Hughes
Interior illustrations © 2015 Shirley Hughes
Endpaper photograph © 2015 IWM (C 5428)
On the endpapers of this book is a photograph of a vertical aerial view from 1,800 feet of the waterfront from the Pier Head to the Albert Dock, and of the city east to Derby Square, showing the extensive bomb damage to the commercial centre of Liverpool. The shell of the burnt out customs shed is visible left centre.
The right of Shirley Hughes to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
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ISBN 978-1-4063-6643-3 (ePub)