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Daisy and the Unknown Warrior

By Tony Bradman
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Daisy and the Unknown Warrior tells the story of a young girl named Daisy who forms a meaningful connection with her family and the larger history around her as she learns about the Unknown Warrior. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the book weaves historical events with personal growth, offering readers an insightful glimpse into resilience and remembrance through the eyes of a child.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in historical tales that bring a touching, personal perspective to significant events. It explores themes of family, bravery, and remembrance, all through the eyes of a young girl living in post-World War I Britain. Children who enjoy learning about history through engaging narratives will likely find this story both captivating and educational.

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Daisy and the Unknown Warrior

Following the loss of her Dad during the War, Daisy becomes convinced of a connection to an unnamed British soldier in this moving historical tale, inspired by the true story of Britain’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

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Following the loss of her dad during the war, Daisy becomes convinced of a connection to an unnamed British soldier in this moving historical tale, inspired by the true story of Britain’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all.

As hundreds of people crowd to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make it to the ceremony. Because although they call the warrior 'unknown', she is sure that he is her father …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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iDaisy and the Unknown Warrior is praised for its powerful storytelling and engaging narrative, blending well-drawn characters with vivid historical detail. Reviewers commend it as a heartfelt reflection on historical sacrifices, providing a seamless history lesson with a touching atmosphere.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129609

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tania Rex
  • Illustrated by Tania Rex

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tony Bradman Young Adult

About the Author

Tony Bradman is a hugely prolific author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young people. He is a regular at all the major literary festivals, reviews for the Guardian and is the Chair of the Siobhan Dowd Trust. Tony is perhaps best-known for his Dilly the Dinosaur series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He lives in Kent.

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