War Boy
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990 · Est. 1 hour read-aloud

War Boy

Written by Michael Foreman

A child's wartime memories unfold on England's coast.

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36 pages· 8,441 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud· ~930L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey back to World War II through the eyes of a young boy on England's east coast. Experience the innocence and resilience of childhood amidst the chaos of war. What memories linger from those turbulent times?

From the publisher

The author, an illustrator of children’s books, recounts his childhood experiences growing up on the east coast of England during World War II

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1990)Kate Greenaway Medal (1989)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
8,441
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6746
Publication
Published
March 1, 1990
Publisher
Arcade Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781559700498

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