One of our Books of the Year 2014 - May 2014 Debut of the Month Bringing the past alive through a timeslip is an excellent way of getting under the skin of the very young soldiers serving at the front in the First World War. On a trip to Ypres with her grandfather, Rose is deeply moved by the grave of a fifteen year old soldier, Valentine Joe.
That night, she finds herself suddenly back in the days of the war. When she meets the young soldiers she is determined to try to change their destiny. But can she? A thought-provoking, original and deeply moving story which brings the war vividly to life.
A Piece of Passion from Barry Cunningham, Publisher, Chicken House Can we ever imagine life for ordinary ‘Joes’ in the chaos and confusion of the First World War trenches? Well, here in this moving, heartbreaking and warm story Rebecca Stevens does just that – she takes a modern young girl back to meet a boy soldier and his dog.
They learn a lot together – but more importantly they help each other come to terms with what’s happening in both their worlds, when death becomes part of everyday life. Sorry, I couldn’t help crying. IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!
Kids love to read and so in addition to our Lovereading4kids expert opinion some of our Kids Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title.
Inspired by the real life story of Valentine Joe Strudwick, one of the youngest Tommies to die on the Western Front of World War One and whose grave is one of the most visited.
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Inspired by the real life story of Valentine Joe Strudwick, one of the youngest Tommies to die on the Western Front of World War One and whose grave is one of the most visited. Rose's granddad takes her on a trip to Ypres, Belgium to visit the graves of those who died in the Great War.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Valentine Joe and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Valentine Joe features in the following genres: Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Debuts of the Month, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Romance / Relationship Stories, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Valentine Joe was written by Rebecca Stevens and published by Chicken House Ltd
