«The eleven authors are top quality, including Michael Morpurgo, John Boyne, Timothée de Fombelle, A. J. Kennedy and Marcus Sedgwick. The stories are very diverse in scope, tone and treatment. . . The stories are very diverse in scope, tone and treatment. . . Special mention must go to Jim Kay, whose fragmented black and white illustrations complement the stories perfectly. For confident readers of eleven plus. Highly recommended.»

The Historical Novel Society

«[The] Stories bring alive the profound effect of the 1914-18 years»

Julia Eccleshare, We Love This Book

«A stellar list of contributors and Jim Kay's atmospheric illustrations are wonderful»

Tony Bradman, The Guardian

«This beautifully produced book, with black-and-white illustrations from Jim Kay. . . Each story offers insights about war and how it shapes our lives, with particularly strong contributions from David Almond, Marcus Sedgwick and Sheena Wilkinson.»

Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read

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Thought provoking and suprising, each imaginative account is enhanced by the dramatic and stunning black and white illustrations

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Daily Mail

«A Premier League line up»

Books for Keeps

«[...] this intriguing selection of stories is an exciting way to explore wartime history.»

The Week Junior

«One of the most intriguing First World War titles»

The Bookseller

«[A] stimulating and moving collection of stories about the First World War. . . Stories encompass both world wars, the home front and the trenches, realism and imaginary friends. Michael Morpurgo triggers tears. Tanya Lee Stone writes blank verse, in the rhythm of jazz, to relate the experience of a horn player from Harlem. And Jim Kay’s angular illustrations convey both atmosphere and fact.»

Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times