Private Tommo Peaceful remembers his childhood as a country boy in the early years of the 20th century. It was a hard life - but there was his brother Charlie - bold, bright, irrepressible Charlie. And then came the War. Now Charlie is to face the firing squad and Tommo looks back over their experiences while he keeps vigil. Though written for children, Morpurgo's sympathetic handling makes it a book to share.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 22 February 2004 ) |
