My Soul, A Shining Tree

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In 1914, as World War I erupts, the lives of three young individuals intertwine: Lotte, a Belgian farm girl whose village becomes a battlefield; Ernst, a German teenager whose idealistic visions of war are shattered; and Khudadad Khan, an Indian gunner fighting for the British Army. Amidst the chaos, they find refuge beneath a walnut tree, where their shared humanity offers a glimmer of hope in the darkness of war.

About the author

Jamila Gavin is a well-loved British author who writes exciting stories for children and young people. Her famous book 'Coram Boy' won a big award and has even been turned into a play. Jamila’s books often feature adventure, friendship, and characters from different backgrounds, making her stories interesting and fun to read.