by JamesRiordan (Author)
It's the second World War and Billy's life will never be the same again. As he lies in his hospital bed, horribly burned, he longs for death. But when a soldier comes to see him and gives him a clarinet Billy realizes that there might just be something worth living for - some hope for the future...BLJames Riordan has now earned himself a reputation for writng about war in a powerful and uncompromising way BLHis background in retelling traditional stories shows in his excellent storytelling abilities BLJames Riordan lives in Portsmouth
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 05 Feb 2004
ISBN 10: 0192753045
ISBN 13: 9780192753045
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A new edition of this touching Whitbread shortlisted book