Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that follows the lives of five aristocratic Russian families from the dazzling ballrooms of imperial Moscow to the carnage of Napoleon's battlefields, this is one of the greatest stories ever told about war, love, loss and forgiveness. First published in 1869, this novel is one of the most famous books in the world, and this simple but atmospheric retelling now makes it accessible for young readers.
Chapters in this book include:
PART ONE: Peace is far away
Pierre's first party
Money can't buy love
Andrew's first battle
Unanswerable questions
PART TWO: Natasha and the end of war
A breath of hope
Joy and sorrow
The battle of Borodino
The burning of Moscow
A heart of gold
Map of Napoleon's invasion of Russia
| ISBN: | 9781409547105 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2015 |
| Author: | Mary SebagMontefiore, Leo Tolstoy |
| Illustrator: | Simona Bursi |
| Publisher: | Usborne Publishing Ltd. an imprint of Usborne Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Usborne Young Reading. Series Three |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |