Robert Westall

Stolen from a temple in Egypt, a mother cat finds her life changed forever when she shares the humble stable where the Christ Child is born.

Afer his family disappears in a German bombing raid, Harry Baguely decides to fend for himself. With only a faithful dog as his compaion, and nowhere else to go, he begins a courageous journey along the northern English seacoast. Day by day, the adventure becomes more difficult, as he encounters war-weary civilians and soldiers, amiable madmen, the angry sea, and those who would do him harm. Worst of all, Harry has no idea what reward his struggles...

A collection of five short stories examining the lingering repercussions of war on the lives of young people.