Stay Where You are and then Leave

by John Boyne

Alfie’s fifth birthday is also the day the First World War begins—and soon after, his father disappears from his life. Everyone says he’s away on a secret mission, but Alfie suspects something isn’t right. Determined to bring his dad home, Alfie uncovers a painful truth and sets out on a brave mission of his own.

Themes

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  • World War I
  • Mental Illness
  • Survival
  • Family