Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting
Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
Western Front • 1910s
2009
Adult
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy explores the extraordinary event during World War I when soldiers along the Western Front experienced an unofficial ceasefire during Christmas 1914. This temporary truce allowed combatants from opposing sides to interact, share moments of peace, and express humanity amidst the brutal conflict.
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Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy is commended for its engaging narrative and historical accuracy, effectively bringing the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life. Reviewers praise its rich illustrations and accessible writing for young readers. However, some note a lack of depth in exploring the broader war context. Overall, it's an impactful educational read.
Who Should Read Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting?
A reader who enjoys Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting is likely interested in World War I history, human stories of combat, and tales of peace amidst war. Fans of The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman or All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque might find this book appealing.
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Book • Nonfiction
Western Front • 1910s
2009
Adult
10-14 years
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