Under the dark shadow of World War Il, a ragtag band of teenagers in London's Bethnal Green negotiate their turbulent lives. Simmering discontent builds to a frightful crescendo one fateful night, in an event that will change their lives forever.The boys and girls of Bethnal Green have a lot to contend with. Not only do they have to forge friendships and think about their futures, but they also have to deal with their families, good and bad. With undercurrents of prejudice, the dodgy dealings of the black market and the drawn-out war, the teenagers must find sanctuary where they can - but how safe will they be?Based upon the real-life events of 3 March 1943, which saw 173 people die in the worst civilian disaster of the War, this book captures the spirit of the moment - and the brutality of war and growing up