Fueled by anger at the death of his two brothers in World War I, 16-year-old Edward abandons his ailing father on their farm and leaves Canada to e...
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Aug 27, 2007
Camille
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Very much a classic boy-goes-to-war novel in the tradition of The Red Badge of Courage, All Quiet on the Western Front or Fallen Angels, Edward experiences the comradeship of soldiers, a first love and the grim reality of warfare. He faces the loss of those he loves and his faith in God as he struggles to find meaning and survive.
Arthur Slade relates his grandfather and great uncles' true stories on his website. They are as gripping and heartfelt as the novel and are very much the in More...
Arthur Slade relates his grandfather and great uncles' true stories on his website. They are as gripping and heartfelt as the novel and are very much the in More...
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Nov 29, 2011
Ericy
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This book is about a boy called Edward who lives on a farm on the prairies. When the First World War started, he shows up at the enlisting station, lies about his age with visions of glory and fame. At the training ground in England, He is assigned as part of the mounted forces, when he meets and falls in love with Emily, and builds a friend ship among his fellow soldiers. They are sent to war against the Ottomans in Palestine, where he encounters hard fighting, near-death situations, and death
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Mar 29, 2010
Edward, a 16 year old Canadian, enlists in the British army during World War I, after his brother is killed. This was an excellent book. The author, who I "know" through a book discussion group, manages to create a character the reader really gets to know and love, while vividly describing scenes of war. Some of the scenes are interesting and some are horrible. Although this is a young adult novel, I didn't feel the author was easy going when it came to describing battle scenes. T
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Nov 29, 2008
Marsha
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Art Slade plunges the reader into the shoes of Edward, a 16 year old who has just lost his revered older brother in the Great War. Edward lies about his age and enlists to avenge his brother's death. He quickly finds out that war is not as glamorous as he thought.
The historical detail is bang-on and Edward's day to day experiences are so real that the reader can practically feel the grit of sand in her teeth. There is much in this novel that is very mature but it's handled deftly. I More...
The historical detail is bang-on and Edward's day to day experiences are so real that the reader can practically feel the grit of sand in her teeth. There is much in this novel that is very mature but it's handled deftly. I More...
Jul 30, 2008
Erin
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I haven't read a book about World War I for years. Bodie Thoene wrote some which I liked but they were mostly about adults. Arthur Slade's book tells the story of Edward Bathe, a sixteen year old Canadian boy who enlists in the English military after his old brother was killed in France. Edward eventually becomes a cavalryman and travels to Palestine with his horse Buke to fight the Turks. During his training in England he met Emily, a nurse who he writes to as the war progresses and with whom h
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Aug 15, 2010
Cookie
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I don't know why this book took me so long to read...it was jut UGH! The story was cool, the characters were cool, but I couldn't get into it...then again, maybe if I read it again? But would I WANT to read it again? I think it wasn't great because of the other books I read right before it - they were definitely edgier.
Sep 20, 2010
Rebecca
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I loved this book. I think every high school kid should read this, particularly boys. Beautifully written, sensitive, pulls no punches--a strong coming of age story set during the first World War.
Feb 11, 2010
Lynn
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Surprising and surprisingly sad. You may want to keep the tissues handy. Read the full review.
Jul 31, 2010
Tracie
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An underage Canadian boy enlists in World War I when the family receives news that his older brother has been killed in the fighting.
Aug 06, 2011
Laurie
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Loved this book - Arthur Slade did an awesome job with this one! Even my 18 year old son enjoyed it.
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