| Private Peaceful Contributor(s): Morpurgo, Michael (Author), Reade, Simon (Adapted by) |
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ISBN: 1849435014 ISBN-13: 9781849435017 Publisher: Oberon Books OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 822 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Series: Oberon Plays for Young People |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.1" W x 8.1" (0.35 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 81841 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |