A World in Flames: Civilians (2001) by Neil Tonge is part of a four?volume series published by Macmillan Children’s Books. This illustrated work focuses on the experiences of civilians during the Second World War, drawing on true life stories, photographs, and documents from the Imperial War Museum. It explores themes such as evacuation, rationing, war work, and the social impact of the conflict, making it accessible for younger readers while remaining historically informative.