A tragicomic novel about a girl who realized her dream, despite the horrors of wartime. London, 1941. The city is under attack from the Luftwaffe, and ambitious Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a war correspondent. An advertisement in the newspaper brings her to the magazine's editorial office - her dream has come true! But instead of writing reviews, what awaits... is work as a typesetter for the formidable Mrs. Bird, the author of the half-dead column “Henrietta Will Help.” Many letters from readers remain unanswered, because Mrs. Bird has her own list of “unacceptable” topics. Emmeline decides that she must help, especially in such a difficult time. And secretly begins to write answers to the girls - after all, what harm could it do? “Joy from beginning to end. “Dear Mrs. Bird will both make you laugh and warm your heart.” John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"Encouraging and optimistic...a timely story of courage and good humor in a difficult situation." The Observer "War-time details are wonderful, but it is the author's voice that truly makes this debut brilliant. A tragicomedy against the backdrop of falling bombs – truly heartbreaking.” People