The Tortoise and the Soldier
A Story of Courage and Friendship in World War I
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Fiction, Historical, Fiction - YA
| Author: | Michael Foreman | ISBN: | 9781627791748 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | Publication: | November 24, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Foreman |
| ISBN: | 9781627791748 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Publication: | November 24, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Language: | English |
As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers.
As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers.
