This is a fascinating diary account of the Second World War as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Flossie is just nine years old when in 1939 Britain declares war on Germany & her father leaves the family home to join the army. Flossie is left to bring up her baby brother & to face a whole host of new experiences on her own. Her diary becomes an outlet for relaying all the news from at home & abroad. From the first evacuees arriving to her sweetheart being killed in Normandy in 1944 Flossie has to endure much hardship. But her own special blend of courage humour & fighting spirit see her through to the Armistice when she can welcome her dad home at last.