Private Peaceful (Oberon Plays for Young People) - Softcover

Simon Reade (Adaptor); Michael Morpurgo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849435014 ISBN 13: 9781849435017

Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd., 2012

Synopsis

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 is the stage adaptation of Morpurgo's novel, by acclaimed dramatist and screenwriter Simon Reade. Opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket, in London's West End, 18th 28 September 2012.

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Review:

"'Pitched to perfection for a young audience - The glory of Morpurgo is that [he reconnects] us with our past. He simply opens our hearts to feeling.' Daily Telegraph 'A haunting indictment of war's stupidity and waste' The Times 'The sheer restrained power of Morpurgo's writing keeps you gripped.' Guardian" ' - a balanced, considered, well-structured piece of theatre, impeccably performed and beautifully committed.'Five stars - The Public Reviews ' - a truly special piece of theatre, and from the standing ovation at the end - it looks like I'm not alone in my thinking.' Broadway World

Book Description:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd.
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1849435014
• ISBN 13: 9781849435017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96