Reviews

A very well designed and organised overview of the war * Judge's comment - School Library Association Information Book Award *
A thought-provoking [book that] will underpin discussion. * The Cork Evening Echo *
An accessible and well-presented overview of the Great War. Paul Dowswell pitches the text just right for 9-12 year olds and there is a wide range of colourful illustrations including contemporary art, photographs, posters and maps. This is an excellent book for both home and school - ideal for dipping into or for research. * The Federation of Children's Book Groups *
Includes a wealth of information in an easily accessible form and looks at the causes of the war and describes vividly what it was like to fight in it. * The Guardian *
World history is broken down into manageable chunks and presented in an accessible, narrative format. * Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide *