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Shooting at the Stars (Hardcover)
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Shooting at the Stars (Hardcover)
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Loot Price R582
Discovery Miles 5 820
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Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British
soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an
unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he
describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides,
Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and came together on the
battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged
gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a
close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for
the war to begin again.John Hendrix wonderfully brings this story
to life, interweaving fact and fiction along with his detailed
illustrations and hand-lettered text. His story celebrates the
humanity and kindness that can persist even during the darkest
periods of our history. Back matter includes a glossary, additional
information about World War I and the Christmas Truce and its
aftermath, and an archival photograph taken during the Truce. Also
available by John Hendrix: Miracle ManPraise for Shooting at the
StarsSTARRED REVIEWS "Few titles at this level convey the futility
of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice." --School
Library Journal, starred review "Timed with the centenary of World
War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers
close and shows the human side of war." --Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
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