It's Christmas in 1914 in the trenches of the Western Front. And something wonderful has just happened...
A forgotten letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly back to life. Writing home from the front, a soldier has an incredible story to tell.
In this historical adventure, the top author Michael Morpurgo takes us on a short, yet impactful journey through the trenches of the Western Front. The military action, intertwined with the spirit of holidays, makes this a unique advent read.
For fans of Katherine Rundell (Rooftoppers), Philip Pullman (The Secret Commonwealth), Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom), Dick King-Smith (Martin's Mice), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).
It's Christmas in 1914 in the trenches of the Western Front. And something wonderful has just happened...
A forgotten letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly back to life. Writing home from the front, a soldier has an incredible story to tell.
In this historical adventure, the top author Michael Morpurgo takes us on a short, yet impactful journey through the trenches of the Western Front. The military action, intertwined with the spirit of holidays, makes this a unique advent read.
For fans of Katherine Rundell (Rooftoppers), Philip Pullman (The Secret Commonwealth), Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom), Dick King-Smith (Martin's Mice), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940173685568 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins UK |
Publication date: | 05/27/2010 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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