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I Was There: Alone in the Trenches

By Vince Cross

Separated from home, nine-year-old Annette discovers unexpected kindness deep inside the trenches.

gripping heartfelt educational

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

What is I Was There: Alone in the Trenches about?

In 'I Was There... Alone in the Trenches', nine-year-old Annette becomes separated from her family during a bombing raid in Ypres, Belgium. Lost amidst the chaos of World War I, she finds herself in the trenches, where compassionate soldiers assist her in the perilous journey to reunite with her loved ones. This gripping tale offers young readers a vivid glimpse into the realities of war through the eyes of a child.

About the author

Vince Cross is a British author who enjoys bringing history to life through exciting stories. He is known for writing books like 'My Story: Titanic' and 'My Story: Road to War', where he shares thrilling adventures set in the past. Vince loves inspiring young readers to imagine what life was like many years ago.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2014

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