Nine-year-old mixed-race protagonist living in London during the Blitz. Evacuated to the country for safety, he defiantly returns to find his mother, enduring street hardships, encountering both kindness and cruelty, and ultimately reuniting with his mother amidst the wreckage of his neighborhood.
Stranger who becomes George's primary guardian and moral compass in London.
Maternal grandfather who provides guidance, money, and a medallion before evacuation.
Biological mother and primary caregiver who initially sends George away for safety.
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