Pub Date: February 23, 2006
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0860
Target Age Group: 12 to 17
Physical Info: 0.33" H x 8.25" L x 5.50" W ( 0.40 lbs) 160 pages
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Series: Oberon Modern Plays
Description: From the Children's Laureate of England comes a stunning novel about the First World War. Private Thomas Peaceful has lied about his age to enlist. As Thomas stands night watch, his memories are full of his childhood. But each moment brings him closer to something he cannot bear to think about.
Brief description: Michael Morpurgo OBE, is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children's literature. He was the third Children's Laureate. He has written over 120 books, and has been published in over 25 languages. His children's novel War Horse has been adapted for stage where it became a smash-hit success in the UK, before transferring to Broadway and Toronto. War Horse has also been adapted for screen, directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2012.
Review Quotes: "Heart-breaking clarity and simplicity...a masterly stage adaptation" --Daily Mail on Private Peaceful