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Book cover design for Michelle Magorian's emotive childrens book, Goodnight Mister Tom.

This cover is inspired by the notion of building a creating a sanctuary. Willie finds a sanctuary when he is evacuated to the countryside; for him he is not just leaving a dangerous London during WW2, but also freedom to overcome the neglect and abuse Willie suffered from his mother.

He learns to read, paint, trust; to live and make friends. He begins to flourish.

His newfound happiness is cut short when he is summoned back to London by his mother; Mr Tom begins to worry and goes to London; where he makes a terrible discovery.