A Soldier's Friend

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A Soldier's Friend
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AuthorMegan Rix
IllustratorRichard Jones
CountryEngland
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWartime
GenreChildren's
PublisherPuffin Books
Publication date
2014
Media typePaperback and eBook
Pages316
ISBN978-0-14-135190-2
OCLC872701578

A Soldier's Friend is a 2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix and published by Puffin Books.

Plot[]

The story follows the friendship of a dog, Sammy, and a cat, Mouser, during the First World War.

Reception[]

The novel was well received.[1] "Lottie Longshanks", reviewing for The Guardian, stated that "the book is well written and easy to read" and that "it brings that time in history to life so vividly."[1] Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'Love Reading 4 Kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".[1]

Penguin Schools, along with website TeachItPrimary, provide a pack of activities based on the book to use as a teaching resource in primary schools.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Longshanks, Lottie (30 June 2014). "A Soldier's Friend by Megan Rix". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. ^ "A Soldier's Friend – resource collection". teachitprimary.co.uk. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Megan Rix at The Study". The Study Wimbledon. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

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