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Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller

Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life. Full of stunningly researched detail and engrossing atmosphere, the book leads to a dramatic and moving conclusion.

Both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War, this book will reach everyone from 9 to 90.

©2003 Michael Morpurgo; (P)2003 HarperCollins UK Animals Animals & Nature Classics Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring Tear-jerking Military War

Critic reviews

His [Tommo’s] journey from agricultural labourer to cannon fodder is movingly told…Michael Morpurgo is expert at getting through to his readers. He writes here about events that should never be forgotten nor forgiven, and does so most effectively.
Independent

…full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive…
Sunday Times

The best novel he’s written since The Butterfly Lion.
Times

Deserved to last as an insight into the First World War in the same way as, say, The Silver Sword or Goodnight Mr Tom.
Telegraph

A poignant, elegiac novel.
Daily Mail
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if your looking for a war book with lots of detail and that's easy to understand then this is the book, I am 13 and never liked reading until I found this book and decided to give it ago! one of my favourite authors I do recommend.

really good.

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Great introduction to the realities of war for 8+ children. I would highly recommend this audiobook.

Poignant reminder.

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BEST book ever
Loved this book and will always be my favorite book ever
now!!!!?!!!

private peacful

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes . it is great

What other book might you compare Private Peaceful to, and why?

Shadow because bit of them are both sad

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When charlie got killed

It is great if I were you get this book!!!

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This is a gem. Highly recommended. A brilliant insight into the trials and tribulations of ordinary folk at war and at peace.

It is not a big book but

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