Chiswick children's author recalls WW2 memories in 'Lotte's War'

Chiswick resident, Lotte Moore, will host a book launch party transporting up to 60 primary school children back to the 1940s at the London Corinthian Sailing Club in W6.

The octogenarian was a young girl during WW2 but she has vivid memories of this incredibly turbulent and history-changing time. Lotte's latest book, Lotte's War (published 10 Nov 2016) has been written as her legacy - as one of the last living people to have lived through the War and experienced it as a child.

Due for publication on Remembrance Day, Lotte has invited a group of 8-10 year old school children to her book launch. The children will listen to Lotte read an extract from her new book, learn about rationing and 'enjoy' some of the delicacies of the era including Spam and Tapioca Pudding.

THROUGH THE EYES OF A FIVE YEAR OLD

The book has been written with schools and teachers in mind, as part of the Key Stage Two history curriculum. There will be photographs and relics from WW2 in the room to bring the step-back-in-time event to life.

Lotte's myriad children’s stories have been enjoyed by primary school boys and girls around the country, particularly when they get a visit from Lotte, during which she inspires the children with her readings, and wartime stories of rationing and bombings.

Lotte has written more than 16 books including her autobiography Snippets of a Lifetime. Despite writing stories since her childhood, Lotte only blossomed as a writer in her 70s. She was born into a literary family. Her father, John Pudney, wrote poetry (including the popular WW2 poem ‘For Johnny’), novels and biographies. Her grandfather, Sir Alan Herbert, was a prolific writer, satirist and librettist.

Lotte's War: Bunkers, Bombs and Barrage Balloons (Paperback) available from Waterstones.