A Soldier's Friend is a 2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix and published by Puffin Books.
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| Author | Megan Rix |
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| Illustrator | Richard Jones |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Wartime |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Paperback and eBook |
| Pages | 316 |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-135190-2 |
| OCLC | 872701578 |
Plot
editThe story follows the friendship of a dog, Sammy, and a cat, Mouser, during the First World War.
Reception
editThe novel was well received.[1] "Lottie Longshanks", reviewing for The Guardian, stated that "the book is well written and easy to read" and that "it brings that time in history to life so vividly."[1] Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'Love Reading 4 Kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".[1]
Penguin Schools, along with website TeachItPrimary, provide a pack of activities based on the book to use as a teaching resource in primary schools.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Longshanks, Lottie (30 June 2014). "A Soldier's Friend by Megan Rix". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "A Soldier's Friend – resource collection". teachitprimary.co.uk. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Megan Rix at The Study". The Study Wimbledon. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
External links
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