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ISBN-13: 9781783440603

RRP: £8.99

Published: 5th June 2014

Length: 288 Pages

War Girls

Adèle Geras, Melvin Burgess, Berlie Doherty, Mary Hooper, Anne Fine, Matt Whyman, Theresa Breslin, Sally Nicholls, Rowena House, Sufiya Ahmed

1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict.
This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life on the Front Line; a young woman uncovers a spy in wartime London; and a grief-stricken sister comes to understand the heroism and sacrifice of the forgotten Indian soldiers.
Through these and other tales, War Girls presents a moving portrait of loss and grief, and of hope overcoming terrible odds.

Cover art by Garry Walton

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Reviews

"War Girls gathers together some of the finest writers for older readers to bring to life the impact the First World War had on women... Excellent"
The Bookseller

"Remarkable collection of powerfully moving stories."
Ham & High

"Nine stories, making good starting points for discussions of themes like courage, loss and social attitudes."
The Herald (Glasgow)

"A thought provoking collection… it's quite a feat to have so many prize winning authors together, each producing such diverse stories."
Books for Keeps

"Remarkable collection…powerfuly moving."
Wood & Vale

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