Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435715
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 61

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Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435715
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 61

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Book Description
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy

World War One Collection: Private Peaceful, A Medal for Leroy, Farm Boy PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007539029
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 528

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Book Description
Three outstanding novels by the nation’s favourite storyteller that depict unforgettable experiences of WWI.

The Skylarks' War

The Skylarks' War PDF Author: Hilary McKay
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 9781534460041
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A Boston Globe Best Book of 2018 A Horn Book Best Book of 2018 “Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity “The best children’s book I’ve read this year.” —Katherine Rundell, Boston Globe–Horn Book Award–winning author of Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms “A near-miraculous balance of light and joyous touch with sometimes serious and even heartbreaking material.” —BCCB (starred review) From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a “wholly satisfying” (Booklist, starred review) story full of wit, heartbreak, and hope as a girl fights for her independence during World War I. Clarry Penrose finds the good in everyone. Even in her father, who isn’t fond of children, and especially girls. He doesn’t worry about her education, because he knows she won’t need it. It’s the early twentieth century, and the only thing girls are expected to do is behave. But Clarry longs for a life of her own. She wants to dive off cliffs and go swimming with her brother Peter and cousin Rupert. And more than anything, she wants an education. She helps Peter with his homework all the time, so why can’t she manage it by herself? When war breaks out, Clarry is shocked to find that Rupert has enlisted. Then he is declared missing, and Clarry is devastated. Now she must take a momentous step into the wide world—for if she misses this chance, she may never make it. This is an inspirational, funny, and heartwarming story about a girl who dares to open doors that the world would rather keep closed.

A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466856963
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Book Description
When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008352208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89

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Book Description
This first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two...

A Thousand Peaceful Cities

A Thousand Peaceful Cities PDF Author: Jerzy Pilch
Publisher: Open Letter Books
ISBN: 1934824275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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Book Description
In the last days of the post-Stalinist thaw in 1963 Poland, Jerzyk becomes involved with an assassination plot arranged by his father, uncle, and their friend Mr. Traba in an attempt to take back their lives.

Times of War Collection

Times of War Collection PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000750859X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435

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Book Description
A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.

Tom's Sausage Lion

Tom's Sausage Lion PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409048136
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

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Book Description
But it's true,' Tom shouted. 'It was a real lion, I know it was.' No-one believes Tom when he says he has seen a lion - padding around the orchard with a string of sausages in its mouth! No-one, that is, except for Clare, the cleverest girl in the class. Together, she and Tom plan to prove his story is true - by catching the lion!

The Butterfly Lion

The Butterfly Lion PDF Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008496021
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Book Description
Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham.

A Civilized People

A Civilized People PDF Author: Joseph Back
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496916204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Book Description
“When we woke up that day, I didn’t know how it would end.” So begins the story of Turengia, a place of which many have heard, and yet few understand. Told by three narrators who hand the story off to one another, this tale of what it means to be A CIVILIZED PEOPLE can move at breakneck speed between calm and war, or between politics and philosophy...—but be careful! For as you read you may begin to see yourself portrayed.