About This Book
Tilly's Promise is a poignant historical fiction chapter book set during World War I, following young nurse Tilly as she grapples with her brother Georgie being sent to the front. Georgie has learning difficulties and doesn't fully grasp the dangers of war, leading Tilly to extract a promise from her sweetheart, Harry, to protect him. The story gently explores themes of family love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war, making it suitable for children aged 6-9. It offers a sensitive introduction to a historical conflict and the challenges faced by individuals with different needs during wartime.
Tilly is a young nurse doing her best to help in the war effort. When she hears her brother Georgie must go to the front line in France she is devastated. Georgie isn't like other people - he has learning difficulties and doesn't understand what the war means. Tilly asks her sweetheart Harry to keep Georgie safe. But they soon learn that the nature of war makes any promise hard to keep.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why was Tilly so worried about Georgie going to war?
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What does it mean to keep a promise, especially a difficult one?
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How do you think Georgie felt about going to war, since he didn't understand it like others?
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What are some ways people show courage, even when they are scared?
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How can we help and support people who are different from us?
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