And In The Morning: The Somme, 1916 (Fields Of Conflict) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Fifteen-year-old Jim Hay believes that war is a glorious adventure and cannot wait for his turn to fight. But as his father marches off to battle in August 1914, Jim must be content to record his thoughts and dreams in his journal. All too quickly, however, Jim’s life begins to unravel. His father is killed in action, his mother suffers a breakdown, and when Jim does at last join up, it is as much to find refuge as it is to seek glory. In the trenches of France, his romantic views of war are dispelled, and his longing for adventure is replaced by a basic need to survive.
Series: Fields of Conflict (Book 1)
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Wandering Fox Books (August 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1772030147
ISBN-13: 978-1772030143
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,584,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #57 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Canada #222 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Canada #763 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Military
Grade Level: 9 - 11
A young boy named Jim received a very unique and special gift from his great-grandfather Robert Thorpe for his sixteenth birthday. The gift was a diary written by his good friend Jim Hayes, a World War I veteran. These pages tell the story of Jim Hays in battle and his letters to the love of his life, a woman named Anne. Jim Hays had new experiences, met new friends and was front and center with war and its bloody life changing attributes.Author John Wilson puts readers in a rare place, the front lines of war. The events, newspaper clippings and such make the character believable. John pulled together many pieces from many lives to provide a realistic point of view for the reader. Parents, teachers and especially boys will enjoy the history found on these pages. The back of the book has acknowledgements, an author Q&A, and questions for discussion.
Based on world war one. Very good book but there were some violent parts for a young child. Also a sweet romance with Jim and Anne.
John Wilson is the master at writing historical fiction for young adults. "And in the Morning" is no exception. The voice of the character is perfect. So are the details of World War One. And the story is heart-wrenching.
And In The MorningIt's the year 1914, and Scotland is at war. Jim Hay is a strapping young lad turning 16, one step closer to joining the army. When his father is killed in action and his mother dies from insanity. He finds that the trenches of France are not the most welcoming places. With a wife at home Jim is desperate to stay alive. His life becomes a fight for survival.I recommend this book to anyone grade seven and up for graphic content. It gives a good idea of what our great grandfathers had to go through during WWI. I liked this book because it was made from letters and dairies from WWI.
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