World War I Tales: The War Game (Terry Deary's Historical Tales) - Softcover

Deary, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408191741 ISBN 13: 9781408191743

Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational, 2013

Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren't happy...

A veteran soldier and a young recruit are 'celebrating' Christmas in the trenches of Flanders in 1914. They hear the enemy sing carols and watch them place Christmas Trees in the trenches opposite. They begin to shout greetings across no-man's land and end up playing an international football match. The match is hard-fought but with moments of generosity and sportsmanship on both sides. They see the 'enemy' as vulnerable humans and the officers are furious. Further unofficial truces are banned and the war goes on with bullets instead of footballs. But it's a memory that stays with young Albert long after the war. A moving and fascinating look at a very human moment of the Great War, by the master historical storyteller. Perfect for 7+.

Review:

These tales really bring alive the way ordinary people felt and reacted to the horrors of war and are an excellent way to help children understand what happened - as well as being a great read. (Parents in Touch)

Terry Deary retells this poignant, and true, story in a way which will help children of seven plus...understand something important about the war: even enemies are human beings. ...an excellent introduction for primary schools. (Historical Novel Society)

...another fascinating story from Deary's popular First World War series. ...An inspiring read for age nine and upwards. (Irish Examiner)

Book Description:

Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren't happy...

• Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408191741
• ISBN 13: 9781408191743
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64