Shooting at the Stars
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
141971175X
ISBN-13
9781419711756
Publisher
Abrams
Imprint
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 7th, 2014
Print length
40 Pages
Weight
568 grams
Dimensions
25.60 x 28.30 x 1.10 cms
Product Classification:
Picture storybooksHistory & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Ksh 2,350.00
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A stunning historical fiction picture book to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and the Christmas Truce.
Discover the incredible true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 in this award-winning picture book from author and illustrator John Hendrix.
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 to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening 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.
Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.
“Hendrix crafts an intimate fictional account of the event . . . powerful images.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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 to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening 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.
Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.
“Hendrix crafts an intimate fictional account of the event . . . powerful images.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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