When the Guns Fall Silent
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By James Riordan
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Jack, standing among the war graves, sees a face he recognizes. Suddenly, it’s 1914 again and he’s a young lad back in the trenches. Visions of killing and misery come to him with horrible clarity.
But then Jack remembers too the incredible moment when the guns fell silent for a short time, and fighting gave way to football on the frozen ground of No-Man’s-Land.
This amazing story, based on true facts from the First World War, will transport readers back to the war fields of France and show that even in times of conflict and extreme sadness, there is always hope.
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A beautiful book about a moment during world war one when the soldiers put down their arms to play football. I loved the poems at the beginning of each chapter and the use of flashback as the elderly soldiers share their memories with their grandchildren. It doesn't shy away from issues such as suicide so it might be triggering for some readers.
This book is really good but will really depend on whether or not you like the slightly darker books.
