Cowards by Marcus Sedgwick

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Cowards by Marcus Sedgwick

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Condition - very good
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Regular price £3.70
Condition - very good
2 in stock
Summary

A true story of conscientious objectors in World War I.

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Cowards by Marcus Sedgwick

A sealed train speeds through the night around the outskirts of wartime London. As it passes through a dimly-lit station without stopping, a note is thrown out on to the platform. What is happening to the men on board? Why do they have to resort to such a desperate method of contacting their loved ones? This is the story of Howard Marten and Alfred Evans, two young men who refused to join the army in the First World War. They suffered imprisonment and punishment, because they believed it was wrong to kill. Sent to the front line in France, they were told to obey or face the firing squad. But they escaped execution, and were sent to jail instead. The 'conchies' had achieved a victory, of sorts. The government at last acknowledged the right of men like Marten and Evans to refuse to fight.
'..it has clear relevance to the debate raging amongst Britain's young people about the nature of war...a fascinating and accessible piece of social and military history.' -- The Guardian 20030325 'Shows this much written about war in a new light for many young readers, while the production and style may appeal to those hard-to-interest teenage boys.' -- Highlights of the Season, Children's Buyers Guide: 20030117 '...Sedgwick allows events their true depth and immediacy by refusing to moralise from hindsight.' -- The Daily Telegraph 20030726 'Marcus Sedgwick shows the potential of a young Alan Garner' -- The Daily Telegraph 20030726
Marcus Sedgwick has written three critically acclaimed novels for children, FLOODLAND, WITCH HILL and THE DARK HORSE (all Orion). Floodland won the Branford Boase Award for a first novel, and The Dark Horse has been shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction prize.
SKU GOR001497162
ISBN 13 9780340860618
ISBN 10 0340860618
Title Cowards
Author Marcus Sedgwick
Condition very good
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2003-03-13
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us