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Author:

Foreman, Michael, 1938-

Title:

The tortoise and the soldier : a story of courage and friendship in World War I / Michael Foreman.

Publisher:

Henry Holt and Company,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

pages cm

Subject:

Foreman, Michael,--1938---Childhood and youth.
World War, 1914-1918--Great Britain--Biography.
Illustrators--Great Britain--Biography.
Authors, English--20th century--Biography.
JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / European.
JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars.
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Turtles.

Summary:

"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers. "-- Provided by publisher.
"A story of friendship and courage during World War I"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1627791736
9781627791731 (hardback)

LCCN:

2014047282

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DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

MWPB943 -- Dayton Public Library (Dayton)

TFPI826 -- Scott County Library System (Eldridge)

NEPC953 -- Lake Mills Public Library (Lake Mills)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

CYPF706 -- Musser Public Library (Muscatine)

KOPC446 -- H.J. Nugen Public Library (New London)

AAPF906 -- Ottumwa Public Library (Ottumwa)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)