Secret Diary of the First World War - Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History (Arbuthnott Gill)(Paperback / softback)

What was World War One really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of the war. Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers. Take a journey through time to find out... Why rat hunting became a popular hobby in the trenches How parachuting pigeons helped at war Why a really good friend would rub whale oil on your feet What it actually felt like to be a teenager at war A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together
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