War Girls
Published on 5. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-78344-060-3 (ISBN)
Description
1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict.
This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life on the Front Line; a young woman uncovers a spy in wartime London; and a grief-stricken sister comes to understand the heroism and sacrifice of the forgotten Indian soldiers.
Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.
Cover art by Garry Walton
This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life on the Front Line; a young woman uncovers a spy in wartime London; and a grief-stricken sister comes to understand the heroism and sacrifice of the forgotten Indian soldiers.
Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.
Cover art by Garry Walton
Reviews / Votes
"War Girls gathers together some of the finest writers for older readers to bring to life the impact the First World War had on women... Excellent" * The Bookseller * "Remarkable collection of powerfully moving stories." * Ham & High * "Nine stories, making good starting points for discussions of themes like courage, loss and social attitudes." * The Herald (Glasgow) * "A thought provoking collection... it's quite a feat to have so many prize winning authors together, each producing such diverse stories." * Books for Keeps * "Remarkable collection...powerfuly moving." * Wood & Vale *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-060-3 (9781783440603)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Adele Geras | Melvin Burgess | Berlie Doherty
War Girls
E-Book
06/2014
1st Edition
Andersen Digital
€7.99
Available for download
Persons
A powerful collection of stories from some of the most beloved, award-winning young adult authors writing today.