When the Guns Fall Silent (Paperback)

James Riordan

ISBN 10: 0192735705 / ISBN 13: 9780192735706

Editore: Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2013

Paperback. Jack, standing among the war graves, sees a face he recognizes. Suddenly, it's 1914 again and he's a young lad back in the trenches. Visions of killing and misery come to him with horrible clarity.But then Jack remembers too the incredible moment when the guns fell silent for a short time, and fighting gave way to football on the frozen ground of No-Man's-Land.This amazing story, based on true facts from the First WorldWar, will transport readers back to the war fields of France and show that even in times of conflict and extreme sadness, there is always hope. A powerful, moving, and ultimately hopeful story about one boy's journey to the First World War, of the horrors he faced there, and of the time, amongst all the bloodshed, fighting gave way to football on the frozen ground of No-Man's-Land.Publishing to coincide with the centenary of the start of the First World War. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780192735706

Riassunto:

A new edition to commemorate the First World War centenary.

Recensione: 'This is a necessary, powerful, outspoken but ultimately healing book, something all young people born into more fortunate generations should read.' (The School Librarian)

'A moving story which fully captures the horrors of war. One of the best children's or teen books to tackle a difficult topic.' (The Bookbag)

This is a moving account of the reality of war and the terrible personal cost to a 17-year old recruit. (Pat Walsh, Historical Novel Review)

James Riordan was one of our most powerful writers of war stories... All secondary schools should take the opportunity to re-stock this important title. (Kathryn Tyson, The School Librarian Magazine)

This is compelling, revealing reading. (Caroline Franklin, Newbury Weekly News)

Beautifully written by an accomplished storyteller... (Paul Dowswell, Carousel: The Guide to Children's Books)

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Titolo: When the Guns Fall Silent (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, Oxford
Data di pubblicazione: 2013
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new