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childcare-during-crisis
The difficulty of caring for Theodore, a young child, amidst the chaos of wartime and their urgent mission underscores themes of responsibility and protection.
1 chapter across 1 book
All Clear (2010)Connie Willis
Chapter 58
In this chapter, Polly, Mike, and Eileen struggle to manage Theodore, a distressed child reluctant to leave a wartime pantomime, while trying to locate historian John Bartholomew before a critical deadline. They face logistical challenges including securing Theodore's care and navigating wartime London transport, all under the pressure of impending air raids. The narrative reveals their urgency and uncertainty about the mission's success and the reliability of their contact, Mr. Dunworthy.