Wave by Paul Dowswell

Wave by Paul Dowswell

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Summary

A powerful war drama that follows the intersecting stories of a family across generations. Published to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, this poignant reflection on the destructive realities of war is timeless. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

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Wave by Paul Dowswell

Brothers Eddie and Charlie find a photo of the great-great-uncles they were named after and discover an amazing story of WWI, at the Front and back at home. Assured that the Germans have been destroyed by bombardment, the earlier Eddie and Charlie are sent into No Man's Land in the 'First Wave' of the Somme. But when Charlie is forced to leave Eddie behind, his life ishaunted by grief and guilt. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Paul Dowswell worked as a senior editor at Usborne Publishing before becoming a full-time author. He has written over 60 books, including Auslander, nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the Red House Children's Book Award and the Booktrust Teenage Prize.
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ISBN 13 9781781125625
ISBN 10 1781125627
Title Wave
Author Paul Dowswell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2016-06-02
Number of pages 104
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.