Adventures in Time: The First World War

Name: Adventures in Time: The First World War
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141994314
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By Dominic Sandbrook

Series: Adventures in Time

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Adventures in Time: The First World War by Dominic Sandbrook immerses young readers in the dramatic events of World War I. Through engaging storytelling and vivid details, the book explores the experiences of soldiers and civilians, illustrating the impact of the war on the world. It's a captivating read that brings history to life for children, shedding light on the bravery, struggles, and innovations of this pivotal era.
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This book may appeal to you if you are a young reader eager to explore the dramatic events of the First World War. Dominic Sandbrook brings history to life with vivid storytelling, making it a captivating read for those curious about the past and its enduring impact on the present.

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Travel back to the trenches with the fourth book in the thrilling children's history series.

'The whistles blew, the cheers went up, and thousands of men were scrambling up into the rolling fields of No Man's Land . . .'

Travel back in time to the First World War, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us from the soaring heights of an aeroplane cockpit to the desperate depths of the enemy trenches. We are plunged first hand into a conflict like no other as, amid the greatest clash of empires ever known, the future of the world hangs in the balance . . .

The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened . . .

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Adventures in Time: The First World War by Dominic Sandbrook offers a compelling and vivid retelling of World War I for a younger audience, highlighting both the heroism and the horrors of the conflict. Critics praise its accessibility, making complex historical events engaging for children and older readers alike, and commend Sandbrook's ability to weave real-life drama with the latest research in an educational yet poignant narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141994314

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 416

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dominic Sandbrook Penguin Books Series: Adventures in Time Young Adult

About the Author

Dominic Sandbrook has been passionate about history ever since he read the Ladybird children's books. As a historian, he has written eight books for adults. He has also presented several BBC television series, covering topics such as time travel, alien invasions, the James Bond films and the Harry Potter stories. His favourite book is The Lord of the Rings. His favourite football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son, Arthur. It was Arthur who came up with the idea for Adventures in Time, after a family trip to the Imperial War Museum. He now serves as the books' chief battle consultant.