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As Davy goes Over the Top to fight in World War one as a Boy soldier he screams, "I hate you Stan Griffiths." Stan was his Blood Brother. What had happened? Stan had a secret he thought no one knew about but Davy did. Davy was forced to go alone to War. Would he squeal on Stan? Davy has a beautiful sweetheart, Hilda. He needs to get home to her. Around him soldiers are dying but he must try to get through. He has a young Lieutenant who helps him but he is killed. Davy has always loved animals and this helps him. He finds a stray dog, King and helps with the beautiful horses who are suffering in the War.At home the women are doing all they can to help. Hilda becomes a nurse writing often and gives him all the news from home. They wait and work and hope. Davy is lost in No Man's Land. He lies Playing Dead as survivors are killed around him. Then a young German soldier finds him. What does he do? The book is driven by facts and research so it is useful in Education for GCSE History students in UK. It ties in with the history curriculum and the centenary of World War One.The story is about two families who are the same all over the world. Stan is deaf and this affects his behaviour. This can lead to discussion about how we feel about hearing problems in our self and others.People are reading more for pleasure again. Playing Dead will appeal to older readers. It was on the Long List for Novels UK 2017. The only novel competition judged by ordinary people. Read it and find out what you think.
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Playing Dead
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. Roca, Manuel (illustrateur). 182 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.46 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1916497500
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