Blitz is a collection of three short stories by the highly acclaimed young adult author Robert Westall. The stories are all set during the London Blitz—the intense bombing of Britain during World War II. Westall's work in this collection is known for its gritty realism, psychological depth, and focus on the experiences of ordinary children and teenagers living through extraordinary terror. The stories explore themes of courage, loss, survival, and the strange mixture of fear and excitement that characterized wartime life, offering a sensitive and powerful portrayal of one of the darkest periods in British history.
