The tortoise and the soldier
a story of courage and friendship in World War I
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Word Count
28,750 words, Guess
Page Count
115 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivetortoisesoldiers0000fore
- ISBN-101627791736
- ISBN-139781627791731
- Library of Congress Control Number2014047282
- OCLC Control Number1001836994
and 3 more
- OCLC Control Number902138729
- Better World Books9781627791731
- Open LibraryOL27199674M
Classifications
- DDC741.6092
- DDCB
- LCCPR6056.O675 Z46 2015
and 1 more
- LCCPR6056.O675Z46 2015
Description
"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. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers. "-- "A story of friendship and courage during World War I"--
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