Will's War by Cherry Cobb - Candy Jar Books

Will's War by Cherry Cobb

Will is an ordinary boy who loves building Lego models and playing with his loyal dog, Rollo. Life seems pretty straightforward until a heated argument with his mum sends him to his grandad’s house. While exploring his grandad’s back garden, Will stumbles upon an old, forgotten air raid shelter.

Curiosity gets the better of him, and he steps inside to investigate. But when Will emerges, he finds himself not in his grandad’s garden, but in the heart of World War II London. Bombs are falling, sirens are wailing, and the once-familiar streets are now a maze of danger and uncertainty.

Stranded in the past, Will is evacuated to the countryside, far from the chaos of London. As he adjusts to his new life in a rural village, he befriends other evacuated children and learns to adapt to the hardships of wartime. However, the burning question of how to return home never leaves his mind.

Determined to find his way back to his own time, Will embarks on a daring journey to return to London, facing numerous challenges and uncovering hidden truths about his family.

Will's War is a gripping tale of bravery, discovery, and the timeless quest for belonging.


The debut children's novel from author and poet Cherry Cobb.


About the Author

Cherry Cobb lives in Somerset with her family and two cats. As a former lecturer she appreciates the importance and value of children’s literature. She has won several poetry competitions, attributing her success on her wild and vivid imagination. The idea for Will’s War came about one day when she visited a ghost village evacuated in 1943 during WWII. She is never without a notepad and pen and a head full of ideas.