Private Peaceful: A stunning adaptation of Micahel Morpurgo’s poignant and deeply moving novel of the First World War. (Collins Drama) - Softcover

Morpurgo, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007224869 ISBN 13: 9780007224869

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2006

Synopsis

A stunning adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s elegaic novel of the First World War.

As young Thomas Peaceful looks back over his childhood from the battlefields of the First World War, his memories are full of family life deep in the countryside.

But the clock is ticking, and every moment that Tommo spends remembering how things used to be, means another moment closer to something that will change his life forever.

Adapted for schools by Simon Reade from Michael Morpurgo’s poignant and deeply moving novel of the First World War, the play is ideal for use in the classroom and the drama studio. The extensive resource section provides many opportunities for drama, discussion, wider reading and writing.

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Review:

“The dialogue is natural and the pace unforcedas Tommy poignantly recalls scenes from his life ...there are also some interesting activities by Cecily O’Neil” Secondary English

Book Description:

A stunning adaptation of Micahel Morpurgo’s poignant and deeply moving novel of the First World War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007224869
• ISBN 13: 9780007224869
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128