{"product_id":"you-wouldnt-want-to-be-in-the-trenches-in-world-war-i","title":"You Wouldn't Want To Be In The Trenches In World War I!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn 1914, 16-year-old Tommy Atkins joined the British Army and was sent to the trenches in France during World War I. This book provides a glimpse into his life, including the conditions he faced, such as sharing a bed with rats and lice, and the food he ate, such as bully beef, bread, and biscuits. It also includes information about the Commonwealth soldiers who fought in the conflict and the story behind the Cenotaph. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and narrative approach make it an engaging and informative introduction to non-fiction texts for young readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 November 2020\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salariya Book Company Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's August 1914, and you're 16-year-old Tommy Atkins, living in London. Set against the backdrop of the war just broken out in Europe, find out what your life was like after joining up and being sent to the trenches. From sharing your bed with rats and lice to a diet of bully beef, bread, and biscuits, discover why you really wouldn't want to be a soldier living in a trench during World War One. The expanded edition also includes information about the Commonwealth soldiers from territories like India, Africa, Canada, and Australia who fought in the conflict and the story behind the Cenotaph. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like serving as a soldier in World War One. Informative captions, a complete glossary, and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 212 x 239 x 6 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913337407\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Illustrated ed\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Woolf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":42652886761722,"sku":"9781913337407","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/8dc0b11bf9bcb16fecd6937dcfcd663c.jpg?v=1621031904","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/you-wouldnt-want-to-be-in-the-trenches-in-world-war-i","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}