Poppy field
Morpurgo, Michael2018
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Poppy Field is based on the poppy's history, following one family over four generations. Young Martens knows his family's story, for it is as precious as the faded poem hanging in their home. From a poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an unexpected meeting of strangers, to a father's tragic death many decades after treaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family in profound ways. The book also includes an unabridged copy of John McCrae's poem 'In Flander's Fields' and an Afterword by the Right Revd. Nigel McCulloch which explains the history of the paper poppy which is sold every year by the Royal British Legion and worn by many to honour the memory of those who in two world wars and other conflicts since have lost their lives in service to others.
Main title:
Poppy field / Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Michael Foreman ; afterword by Nigel McCulloch.
Author:
Morpurgo, Michael, authorForeman, Michael, 1938-, illustratorMcCulloch, Nigel, 1942-, author of afterword, colophon, etcRoyal British Legion
Imprint:
London, England : Scholastic Children's Books, 2018.2018.
Collation:
66 pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm.
Notes:
"In support of The Royal British Legion"--Cover.
Audience:
Lower primaryFor Ages: 7+ years old
ISBN:
9781407195889 (paperback)
Language:
English
Subject:
McCrae, John. In Flanders fields -- FictionArmistice Day -- FictionMemorial Day -- Australia -- FictionPoppies -- History -- FictionSigns and symbols -- FictionGrief -- FictionFamilies -- Belgium -- FictionFamilies -- Australia -- FictionWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Anniversaries -- FictionAustralia -- History -- FictionHistorical fiction
BRN:
392122
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Junior Fiction | MORPUR | Available |