A Boy of Bruges: A Story of Belgian Child Life is a novel written by Emile Cammaerts and published in 1918. The story takes place in the city of Bruges, Belgium, during World War I. The protagonist is a young boy named Jan, who lives with his mother and father. Jan's father is a soldier fighting in the war, and his mother works hard to provide for the family. The novel follows Jan's daily life, as he goes to school, plays with his friends, and helps...