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Where Poppies Grow: A World War I Companion Spiral-Bound | April 6, 2005

Linda Granfield

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Finalist for the Silver Birch Award

Winner of the 2002 Information Book Award

When World War I began in 1914, no one knew that millions of young people would die in the agonizing years ahead No one imagined the effect it would have on family life, or that whole villages would disappear, or that entire nations would be changed forever They believed their sons and daughters, mothers and fathers would be home by Christmas They were tragically mistaken

With photos, memorabilia, and anecdotes, Linda Granfield brings us face-to-face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country These painstakingly-gathered bits and pieces are remnants of conflict on a scale never before witnessed Hastily-penned letters, notes written in code, and prayers for deliverance form an eloquent portrait of humanity, and a startling comment on the devastation of war

Publisher: Firefly Books
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1550051466
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.3 x 9.3 inches
"A haunting, moving scrapbook of the Great War...this book will invite serious students and browsers alike; the horrors of the war are fully realized here. A compelling portfolio."
— School Library Journal

"Where Poppies Grow is a haunting, moving scrapbook of the Great War from a Canadian point of view. . . With photographs, memorabilia and anecdotes, the Canadian author brings readers face to face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country."
— North Bay Nugget

"Where Poppies Grow provides an excellent survey of how the lives of young people and adults were affected by World War I. Containing photos of postcards and other WWI artifacts, this short book includes an amazing amount of information about the lives of soldiers, civilians, and children during WWI. The sacrifices made by everyday people are explained well, and the tragedies of war are explained in an age-appropriate manner. There is enough information here to help a young person write a report about the war and to inspire them to wish to read more." (4 out of 5 Stars)
— Lane Education Service District

Linda Granfield is the author of 20 nonfiction titles including Where Poppies Grow, which was awarded the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award and In Flanders Fields She lives in Toronto, Ontario