The tortoise and the soldier, based on true events, Michael Foreman
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The tortoise and the soldier, based on true events, Michael Foreman
Language
eng
resource.biographical
autobiography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The tortoise and the soldier
Oclc number
902138729
Responsibility statement
Michael Foreman
Sub title
based on true events
Summary
"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime."--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
A story of courage and friendship in World War I
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Subject
- Illustrators -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Foreman, Michael, 1938- -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Friston, Henry James, 1894-1977 -- Juvenile literature
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- Illustrators -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Foreman, Michael, 1938- -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Friston, Henry James, 1894-1977 -- Juvenile literature
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