{"product_id":"private-peaceful-by-michael-morpurgo-9781350306455","title":"Private Peaceful","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/em\u003e relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, \u003cem\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/em\u003e is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eWar Horse\u003c\/em\u003e. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres, where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of \u003cem\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/em\u003e production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor \u0026amp; director of this stage adaptation of \u003cem\u003ePrivate Peaceful\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383966023916,"sku":"9781350306455","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20976833482668.jpg?v=1773391464","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/private-peaceful-by-michael-morpurgo-9781350306455","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}