Intended for shared and guided group reading, in Key Stage, 2 Y3-4/P4-5, this book features Freddy who is only three when the Second World War begins, and all he knows is that his father has gone away and may not be back for some time. By the time the war ends he is nine, and he knows a lot more. This book is one of a series, the aim of which is to resource that part of the National Literacy Strategy that calls for a shared and guided group reading of a common text within the structure of the Literacy Hour framework. The series provides multiple copies of the books for group reading, along with teachers' resource books containing both lesson plans within the Literacy Hour structure as well as supporting photocopiable activity sheets for pupils. Lessons are organised under headings of Whole-Class Work, Group Work and Plenary. An overview grid provides at-a-glance information about the word, sentence and text-level work covered. It provides background information about the book, including a synopsis, details about the author and illustrator, and what particular opportunities the story offers for literacy teaching. Each teacher's book has an A1 double-sided, text-based poster in the middle for use as a shared text for whole-class teaching.