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Five Children on the Western Front

By: Kate Saunders
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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The five children have grown up and World War I has begun in earnest. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories... until, for the first time in 10 years, he suddenly reappears. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed; the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint, and the war's impact will be felt right at the heart of their family.©2014 Kate Saunders (P)2015 W.F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Classics Fantasy Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy War
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Although obviously for middle grade, it had so much of the spirit of E Nesbit’s Five Children and It. The sense of sadness and loss and fear because of the First World War grew slowly as the amusing parts faded away, and it became very poignant. It’s a beautiful story and brilliantly read by Jilly Bond.

Beautiful

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It is so rare to find a sequel to a great series of books which really works. Beautifully crafted and presented,

A wonderful book

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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

Not for me and (if I could influence my children...) I wouldn't let them near it.

What could Kate Saunders have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Hold back on the stereotypes - come on Kate!

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Jilly Bond?

The frightfully posh voice was probably suitable for the book

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I was hopeful that someone could come up with a child's-eye view of the pre-war and WW1 years - so marks for trying!

stereotypes can get annoying

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