| Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Contributor(s): Hendrix, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 141971175X ISBN-13: 9781419711756 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2013029535 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.3" W x 10" (1.25 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 167107 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the incredible true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 in this award-winning picture book from author and illustrator John Hendrix Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history. |