A Secret Diary of the First World War: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History (Young Kelpies, #1)

by Gill Arbuthnott

Darren Gate (Illustrator)

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What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out.
Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.
Why was rat hunting a popular hobby in the trenches?
How did parachuting pigeons help win the war?
Why would a really good friend would rub whale oil on your feet?
What did it feek like to be a teenager at war?
Take a journey through time and discover all the most important and incredible bits of the First World War.
A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.
  • ISBN13 9781782505396
  • Publish Date 26 July 2018
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Floris Books
  • Imprint Kelpies
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 144
  • Language English