Children of the Dust: Part 4

By LOUISE LAWRENCE

She could not believe that anyone would drop atomic bombs on England. They already had, Veronica informed her. The BBC had stopped transmitting a few minutes ago, and Radio Bristol reported London had been hit.

`Stay in your houses,' the announcer said.

`Give me a hand,' Veronica said grimly.

Sarah helped her hump the mattress from the double bed and drag it downstairs. They took the spare one from the guest room and wedged both against the window, shifted the sideboard to hold them in place and stacked the bookcase on top. It was what the radio announcer told them to do as protection against flying glass. Daylight came in through the open doors but the room was dark and Sarah switched on the light.

`Will Daddy be home?' she asked.

`Use your head!' Veronica retorted.

Publisher: Random House

Price: $16.95

Age group: 12 plus years


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