Bibliograph

The Great War, stories inspired by items from the First World War, David Almond [and 10 others]

Type

Label

The Great War, stories inspired by items from the First World War, David Almond [and 10 others]

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

not applicable

Intended audience

Ages 10+

Literary text for sound recordings

language instruction

Main title

The Great War

Medium

compact disc

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

910611241

Responsibility statement

David Almond [and 10 others]

Series statement

Candlewick on BrillianceAudio

Sub title

stories inspired by items from the First World War

Summary

In a powerful collection, eleven internationally acclaimed fiction writers draw on personal objects to bring the First World War to life for readers of all ages. A toy soldier. A butter dish. A compass. Mundane objects, perhaps, but to the remarkable authors in this collection, artifacts such as these have inspired stories that go to the heart of the human experience of World War I. Each author was invited to choose an object that had a connection to the war - a writing kit for David Almond, a helmet for Michael Morpurgo - and use it as the inspiration for an original short story. What results is an extraordinary collection. A blend of fiction and real-life events, this unique anthology provides young readers with a personal window into the Great War and the people affected by it, and serves as an invaluable resource for families and teachers alike

Target audience

pre adolescent

Transposition and arrangement

not applicable

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