Private Peaceful
by Michael Morpurgo
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 208 pages.
About Private Peaceful
From the Children's Laureate of England, a stunning novel of the First World War, a boy who is on its front lines, and a childhood remembered."They've gone now, and I'm alone at last. I have the whole night ahead of me, and I won't waste a single moment of it . . . I want tonight to be long, as long as my life . . ." For young Private Peaceful, looking back over his childhood while he is on night watch in the battlefields of the First World War, his memories are full of family life deep in the countryside: his mother, Charlie, Big Joe, and Molly, the love of his life. Too young to be enlisted, Thomas has followed his brother to war and now, every moment he spends thinking about his life, means another moment closer to danger.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Morpurgo |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,123 |
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What genre is Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Private Peaceful worth reading?
Based on 13.1K reader ratings, Private Peaceful has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful has 208 pages.
Who wrote Private Peaceful?
Private Peaceful was written by Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Private Peaceful?
The ISBN-13 for Private Peaceful is 9780439636480.0.
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