Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2012-08-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1849435715

Private Peaceful 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. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award-winning author of War Horse. 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. This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

Poems Aloud

Poems Aloud
Author: Joseph Coelho
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0711247692

Poems are made to read OUT LOUD! A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning â??Joseph Coelho will arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much loved and award winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" ~ Books for Keeps

A Medal for Leroy

A Medal for Leroy
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466856963

When Michael's aunt passes away, she leaves behind a letter that will change everything. It starts with Michael's grandfather Leroy, a black officer in World War I who charged into a battle zone not once but three times to save wounded men. His fellow soldiers insisted he deserved special commendations for his bravery but because of the racial barriers, he would go unacknowledged. Now it's up to Michael to change that. Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo delivers a richly layered and memorable story of identity, history, and family.

Times of War Collection

Times of War Collection
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 000750859X

A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict.

A Thousand Peaceful Cities

A Thousand Peaceful Cities
Author: Jerzy Pilch
Publisher: Open Letter Books
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1934824275

In the last days of the post-Stalinist thaw in 1963 Poland, Jerzyk becomes involved with an assassination plot arranged by his father, uncle, and their friend Mr. Traba in an attempt to take back their lives.

The Butterfly Lion

The Butterfly Lion
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-11-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0008496021

Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the stunning, classic story of an unforgettable friendship with a glorious colour gift edition, fully illustrated by Christian Birmingham.

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Author: Dan Millman
Publisher: H J Kramer
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2000
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0915811898

A world champion athlete visits "other worlds" with the help of an old warrior named "Socrates."

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
Author: Laura Markham
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012-11-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1101613629

A groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham’s approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don’t need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe—or even punish. This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions—and get them in check—so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers right through the elementary years. If you’re tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right “consequence,” look no further. You’re about to discover the practical tools you need to transform your parenting in a positive, proven way.