Noah's Castle: John Rowe Townsend

What if money became worthless? The coming English winter was going to be a hard one and not because of the weather. As the nation descends into economic chaos, sixteen-year-old Barry Mortimer's life turns upside down when his father moves the family from their cosy home in the city to a grim, brick mansion on the outskirts of town. Why isn't anyone allowed to visit the Mortimers' new home? What is Father doing in the cellar and why is he keeping it a secret? As prices and unemployment skyrocket and food shortages become reality, Barry's world begins to crumble. Can his family hold together as a nation collapses around them? Could this happen...tomorrow? Young adult readers. Cover photo from the 1979 television series of the same name.