Goodnight Mister Tom Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
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Explore the touching story of Goodnight Mister Tom with our free printable crossword puzzle! This engaging activity introduces readers to key characters, locations, and themes from Michelle Magorian’s classic novel, making learning interactive and fun.
✅ Perfect for students, book clubs, and classic literature lovers
✅ Printable PDF format – Easy to download and print
✅ Great for literature lessons, homeschooling, and classroom fun
✅ Teaches essential themes and characters in an interactive way
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Word List & Clues:
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| Tom | The kind old man who takes in Willie |
| Willie | The young evacuee who is sent to the countryside |
| London | The city Willie is evacuated from |
| LittleWeirwold | The village where Willie is sent |
| Zach | Willie’s best friend, full of energy and life |
| Evacuation | The process of moving children away from war |
| WorldWarTwo | The historical event during which the story is set |
| Abuse | What Willie suffered from his mother |
| Reading | Tom teaches Willie how to do this |
| Drawing | Willie discovers he has a talent for this |
| Friendship | A central theme of the book |
| Samuel | Tom’s loyal dog |
| Hospital | Where Willie is taken after being found locked up |
| Letters | How Willie and Zach communicate when apart |
| School | Willie attends this for the first time |
| Bicycle | Zach teaches Willie how to ride this |
| Bombing | London suffers from this during the war |
| Suitcase | Willie brings only a small one when he evacuates |
| Healing | Both Willie and Tom experience this |
| Hope | A feeling that grows throughout the story |
How to use this printable
- Best for: quiet time, classroom stations, after-school care, rainy days
- Prep time: 1–2 minutes (print + pencils)
- Try this: set a 10-minute timer and let kids compare answers at the end
Skills this activity supports
- Focus and attention
- Problem solving
- Fine motor practice (writing/drawing)
Easy variations
- Make it a team challenge
- Use it as a fast finisher
- Add a “bonus task”: draw or write 3 related words
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