Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914
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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. "Hendrix crafts an intimate fictional account of the event . . . powerful images." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:141971175X
ISBN13:9781419711756
Release Date:October 2014
Publisher:Abrams Books for Young Readers
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.32 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 11.3" x 10.0"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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