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Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller
Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life. Full of stunningly researched detail and engrossing atmosphere, the book leads to a dramatic and moving conclusion.
Both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War, this book will reach everyone from 9 to 90.
In Private Peaceful, Michael Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, masterfully weaves a tale of love, family, and the horrors of war. This award-winning, historical fiction is a testament to the bravery and resilience of a young soldier during the First World War.
For fans of Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Katherine A. Applegate (The One and Only Bob), Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger), and Dick King-Smith (The Sheep-pig).