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Major Glad, Major Dizzy

Name: Major Glad, Major Dizzy
ISBN: 9780954792121

By Jan Oke

Adjectives

historical poignant imaginative

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure

Synopsis

In 1870s London, siblings Amelia and William lose their cherished toy soldiers, Major Glad and Major Dizzy, beneath the floorboards. Over 140 years, the house witnesses numerous changes while the soldiers remain hidden. When rediscovered in modern times, the world they knew has transformed dramatically. This story offers a unique perspective on history through the eyes of two forgotten toys.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2011

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