by Anne Fine (Author), Berlie Doherty (Author), Matt Whyman (Author), Melvin Burgess (Author), Mary Hooper (Author), Adèle Geras (Author), Anne Fine (Author), Mary Hooper (Author), Matt Whyman (Author), Berlie Doherty (Author), Melvin Burgess (Author), Adèle Geras (Author), Anne Fine (Author), Melvin Burgess (Author), Matt Whyman (Author), Anne Fine (Author), Sally Nicholls (Author), Berlie Doherty (Author), Mary Hooper (Author), Melvin Burgess (Author), Adèle Geras (Author), Sally Nicholls (Author), Theresa Breslin (Author), Theresa Breslin (Author), Rowena House (Author), Rowena House (Author)
As featured on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. 1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict. This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life at the Front Line; a young woman discovers independence and intrigue in wartime London; and a grief-stricken widow defends her homeland amidst the destruction of war. Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 05 Jun 2014
ISBN 10: 1783440600
ISBN 13: 9781783440603
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: A moving collection of the untold stories of women in the First World War from nine much-loved authors.