
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.