The last coal trip to Tenby - Rod Humphries

The dark clouds of war are gathering over Europe, yet the inhabitants of the South Wales town of Penddawn have other things on their minds: rugby, of course, religion, and the annual trip to the shores of Tenby-a chance to forget about both poverty and Hitler. But, for one small boy, the worlds of warfare and welfare mean very little; his mind is crammed with books and the wonders they contain. Drenched in the warm sun of nostalgia, this is a heartwarming tale of abiding friendships. Written with vigor and good humor, this book's cast of endearing characters will make a lasting impression.