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An anty-war story

By Tony Ross

Douglas dreams of carrying food, but a surprising new role sends him marching towards danger.

thought-provoking poignant surprising darkly humorous

Genres

Animals Feelings/Wellbeing Politics/Philosophy

What is An anty-war story about?

In Antworld, every ant has an important job. Douglas is different from the others because he has a name, and he dreams of joining the ants who carry food. Instead, he is chosen to become a soldier and is taught to march, wear a uniform and defend his home. At first, Douglas feels proud, but when war reaches Antworld, the excitement disappears. Through Douglas’s story, Tony Ross shows the frightening cost of war and why peace matters.

About the author

Tony Ross is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the popular Little Princess books. His funny stories and lively drawings have made children all over the world smile. Tony’s books are full of imagination and adventure, making reading lots of fun for everyone who picks them up.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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