War and Peace

By: Mary Sebag-Montefiore

Illustrated by Simona Bursi

Series : Young Reading Series 3

Age 7+

RRP A$16.99

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Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that follows the lives of five aristocratic Russian families from the dazzling ballrooms of imperial Moscow to the carnage of Napoleon's battlefields, this is one of the greatest stories ever told about war, love, loss and forgiveness. First published in 1869, this novel is one of the most famous books in the world, and this simple but atmospheric retelling now makes it accessible for young readers.

Chapters in this book include:
PART ONE: Peace is far away
Pierre's first party
Money can't buy love
Andrew's first battle
Unanswerable questions

PART TWO: Natasha and the end of war
A breath of hope
Joy and sorrow
The battle of Borodino
The burning of Moscow
A heart of gold

Map of Napoleon's invasion of Russia

Details

Extent:: 76 pages
Dimensions:: 203 x 136mm
Hardback ISBN:: 9781409547105
Accelerated Reader Book Level:: 5.1
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:: Middle years (MY)
Book Band:: Brown
CEFR:: C1 - C2
Lexile:: 700L
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: May 2015
Work Reference:: 02924

Contents

Chapters in this book include:
PART ONE: Peace is far away
Pierre's first party
Money can't buy love
Andrew's first battle
Unanswerable questions

PART TWO: Natasha and the end of war
A breath of hope
Joy and sorrow
The battle of Borodino
The burning of Moscow
A heart of gold

Map of Napoleon's invasion of Russia

Author

Mary Sebag-Montefiore is a best-selling children's author, whose re-tellings of classics have been published all over the world. She is the author of over 25 books and has adapted everything from Dickens to 'War and Peace'. She has also published articles on children's books academically and in the national press, and for adults, has written 'Women Writers of Children's Classics'.

"Mary Sebag-Montefiore's retellings are perhaps the best - well-written and dramatic"
The Telegraph

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Series

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