A Soldier's Friend

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

A Soldier's Friend
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

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][2] "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 'lovereading4kids', 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.[3][4]

References

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

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