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May 1, 2014 · Books. Private Peaceful. Michael Morpurgo. Scholastic Incorporated, May 1, 2014 - Young Adult Fiction - 228 pages. A teen reflects on his childhood as he stands on the front lines of World War I in this stunning novel from the Children’s Laureate of England. As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake through the night.
Private Peaceful Summary. The novel revolves around the life of Thomas (Tommo) Peaceful as he recounts his memories. Tommo has two older brothers. His oldest brother, Big Joe, has damage to his brain and so suffers from some developmental delays but is a kind person who loves animals. His second-oldest brother, Charlie, is an intelligent man ...
Feb 2, 2012 · Private Peaceful. A stunning edition of this modern classic of World War One, featuring an introduction by the author and insightful testimonies from soldiers. Told in the voice of Private Tommo Peaceful, the story follows twenty-four hours at the front, and captures his memories of his family and his village life – by no means as tranquil as ...
Books. Private Peaceful. Michael Morpurgo. Collins, 2004 - Juvenile Fiction - 192 pages. Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller. Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life.
Private Peaceful. A classic rites of passage story of two brothers and the exuberance and pain of their teenage love for the same girl, the pressures of their feudal family life, the horrors and folly of war and the ultimate price of courage and cowardice. Set in the fields of Devon and the battlefields of Flanders, Private Peaceful is infused ...
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May 1, 2006 · Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate of Britain, is the author of War Horse, called "Superb" by the New York Times Book Review, and now a major motion picture. His other prize-winning books include Kensuke's Kingdom, Private Peaceful, and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips.
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Melancholy runs deep in "Private Peaceful," a richly appointed British period piece about fraternal loyalty adapted from the book of the same name by "War Horse" author Michael Morpurgo. Content ...
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