A Secret Diary of the First World War: A Fact-Tastic Story from Scotland's History

By Gill Arbuthnott

Mixes facts and fiction to engage children in history; world war one.

What was World War One really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of the war.

Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.

Take a journey through time to find out...

Why rat hunting became a popular hobby in the trenches How parachuting pigeons helped at war Why a really good friend would rub whale oil on your feet What it actually felt like to be a teenager at war

A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178250527X
• ISBN13: 9781782505273
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Kelpies
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5