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- Franklin Watts
Edge: World War One Shor, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 9 years, For reluctant readers (children), Fiction, Children's Fiction, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Short stories (Children's / Teenage)
A World War I short story perfect for getting into history.
It is 1918. A British soldier, Bill Sparkes, is carrying an important message for American troops on the frontline.
Sparkes is soon caught up in the fighting when the Americans are attacked. With bullets flying all around, Sparkes must find a way to support the Americans and stop the Germans breaking through...
This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.
Tony Bradman
Tony Bradman is an experienced editor, writer and anthologist in the world of children's books. He has written numerous plays, stories and poems for young children. His book 'Here come the Heebie-Jeebies and Other Scary Poems' was short-listed for The English 4-11 Awards for the Best Children's Illustrated Books of 2000.
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