The good son : a story from the First World War, told in miniature
Ober, Pierre-Jacques2019
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"It is Christmastime, 1914, and World War I rages. A young French soldier named Pierre had quietly left his regiment to visit his family for two days, and when he returned, he was imprisoned. Now he faces execution for desertion, and as he waits in isolation, he meditates on big questions: the nature of patriotism, the horrors of war, the joys of friendship, the love of family, and how even in times of danger, there is a whole world inside every one of us. And how sometimes that world is the only refuge. Its publication coinciding with the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, this moving and sparely narrated story, based on true events, is reenacted in fascinating miniature scenes that convey the emotional complexity of the tale. Notes from the creators explore the innovative process and their personal connection to the story.".
Main title:
The good son : a story from the First World War, told in miniature / Pierre-Jacques Ober ; illustrated by Jules Ober and Felicity Coonan.
Imprint:
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2019.
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, 1 map ; 24 x 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes biographical information.
Awards:
Shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Award 2020, Picture Book of the Year.
ISBN:
9781536204827
Dewey class:
813.54
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionDesertion, Military -- France -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Desertions -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fictionSoldiers -- France -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fiction
BRN:
370755
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Graphic Novel | J OBE | Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 |