DOWN DAISY STREET

by Katie Flynn

Liverpool, 1935. Kathy Kelling is coming home to Daisy Street from her first day at High School, longing to tell her friend, Jane, all about it. Then her brother, Billy, has a serious accident and Kathy’s schooling is in jeopardy. The Kellings’ life becomes a struggle. Meanwhile, in Norfolk, young Alec Hewitt has problems of his own. A farmer’s son, living within yards of the North Sea, one terrible night will change his life forever. Then War comes and Alec and Kathy meet, but it’s blonde and bubbly Jane to whom Alec is attracted. . .

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

450 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Katie Flynn was born in Norwich and attended Norwich High School, where she was extremely happy and extremely undistinguished. Published at the tender age of eight, in Enid Blyton's Sunny Stories, she joined a Writers’ Circle as an adult, publishing short stories, articles, etc; only turning to novels in 1971 because the postal strike cut off her main source of income!
At first she wrote under several different names – Judith Saxton, Judy Turner, Lydia Balmain, Judith Arden – but her Katie Flynn books were a delight to write and proved far more popular than she had dreamed. She has now published nearly ninety novels, twenty-seven of which are Flynns. Her most recent titles are: Lost Days of Summer and Christmas Wishes.

Reviews

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and I couldn't put this book down. Think I might re-read my Katie Flynn books again in the holidays. Pure nostalgia. Recommended.

[Sushma Shenoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been wanting to try reading Katie Flynn books from a very long time. Seems like I couldn't have picked a better book than this. A nice light read set in the 1930s and 40s about a young girl. Her friendships, her family, her dreams, her aspirations, and finally a wonderful love story. I loved the author's writing style. Definitely would pick more of her books if I ever want a light hearted cozy read.

[Lindsey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I live on Daisy Street so I was keen to read this book. I learnt a few things about how the area used to be, for example, I didn't realise there was a school where the newer houses have been built. I could relate to the family's concern about taking in lodgers; these houses are tiny.

I didn't like the ending at all and I found the main character deeply disappointing. There's nothing worse than finishing a book and realising it's wasted your time!

[kathleen morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memorys

This book brought back happy memorys to me i was brought up around daisy st and went to daisy st school p, learned first aid in stanley hospital so it was most enjoyable but it gave me the insite of the war and going in the shelters what my mam & granny had to do very interesting book

[Ann Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely read set in 1930`s Liverpool. The story is mainly about Kathy growing up in Liverpool and then joining the war effort during the second world war. Although from a quite a poor area of Liverpool Kathy`s parents wanted the best for her and did their utmost to ensure that she was well educated. Tragedy did strike early but Kathy was still able to continue with her education.

[mckailer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute story.

I have not read many Katie Flynn books, but when ever I do, I always enjoy her books. Although this story wasn't anything amazing, it was a nice read.

[Mary Geraghty · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good read!!!

Such a good story. I liked the way it took you between two very different lifestyles, culminating in the characters then all meeting up. Lovely.😄

[Sonja Charlton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story set in 1935 in Liverpool following sevral familes and their experiences during the war days.

[Bernadette Firth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

A great read full of friendship, love and hope. Great story couldn't put it down, looking forward to reading more.

[Elaine Watson]

This is just to update my book read list - paperback not kindle. Read 12/07/2010 therefore no rating and no review.

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this book

[Layla · Rating 5 out of 5]

read this a few times in paper back. will update to kindle.

as would read again.

[lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

Love all Katie Flynn books, easy to read, great stories and well written.
All the characters come to life , and it's easy to get lost in their stories.

[Tracey Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put book down

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Great story line and lovely characters. Would love to read what happens next

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best dragged on and the chapters went for far to long I've loved all Katie's books and I won't give in after just one bad one. But yes not my favorite.

[Jo K Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read. Set in the Second World War. Featuring Kathy and Alec.

[Corrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good with lots of twists and turns couldn't put it down

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the way you can lose youself in a Katie Flynn book. This one was set in war time and the 2 girls eventually join the RAF and are going out with 2 lads also working in the raf on bomber planes.

[Jeanette · Rating 2 out of 5]

An easy read histroical fiction family saga

[Gill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable. I love all of Katie Flynn's books.

[Anne Plimmer]

could not put this book down very good reading