The Christmas Truce The Place Where Peace Was Found

by Robinson, Hilary Ann; Impey, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780957124578
• ISBN10: 0957124570
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-03-01
• Publisher: Strauss House Productions

Summary

It's Christmas Eve. A group of tired soldiers start singing Stille Nacht. Soldiers the other side of No Man's Land respond with Silent Night. The next day, soldiers on both sides put down their weapons and celebrate Christmas Day with a friendly soccer match. In the sequel to Where the Poppies Now Grow, The Christmas Truce - The Place Where Peace Was Found is based on that remarkable moment in history and finds soldiers Ben and Ray shaking hands in friendship with Karl and Lars. Written with touching sensitivity and brought to life through powerful illustrations the story is a celebration of the human spirit and marks the time when, for one day, peace found a place. 

Shortlisted for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015 Finalist Educational Book Award - Education Resources Award 2015 Shortlisted for The People's Book Prize Section: Children 2015

Author Biography

Hilary Robinson is the author of over 50 children's picture books including the top selling Mixed Up Fairy Tales and the highly acclaimed Where the Poppies Now Grow and The Christmas Truce. She is also an award winning radio producer, broadcaster and feature writer. Martin Impey (illustrator) studied graphic design with distinction and has illustrated over 40 children's books. Passionate about military history he illustrated War Horse for OUP.