The only ant with his own name, Douglas is born into the wonderful Antworld and dreams of one day joining the line to hunt out food. But his superiors have other plans for him: Douglas is to be a soldier. They tell him his job is all about parading, waving flags and wearing a uniform, but Douglas is about to discover that there is no glory in war.
A humbling perspective on the First World War from master-storyteller Tony Ross. 'Uncompromisingly powerful' GUARDIAN 'Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow' KIRKUS 'the perfect way to address the idea of war with children'
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| ISBN: | 9781783447664 |
| Publication date: | 3rd October 2019 |
| Author: | Tony Ross |
| Publisher: | Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 3+ |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues Animal Stories |
The only ant with his own name, Douglas is born into the wonderful Antworld and dreams of one day joining the line to hunt out food. But his superiors have other plans for him: Douglas is to be a soldier.
An Anty-War Story is aimed at readers aged 3 and over.
An Anty-War Story features in the following genres: Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts, Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues, Animal Stories
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An Anty-War Story was written by Tony Ross and published by Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd
An Anty-War Story has 32 pages