A Soldier's Friend

A Soldier's Friend is a 2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix and published by Puffin Books.

A Soldier's Friend
AuthorMegan Rix
IllustratorRichard Jones
CountryEngland
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWartime
GenreChildren's
PublisherPuffin Books
Publication date
2014
Media typePaperback & eBook
Pages316
ISBN978-0-14-135190-2
OCLC872701578

Plot

The story follows the friendship of a dog, Sammy, and a cat, Mouser, during the First World War.

Reception

The novel was well received.[1][2] "Lottie Longshanks", reviewing for The Guardian, stated that "the book is well written and easy to read" and that "it brings that time in history to life so vividly."[1] Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'lovereading4kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".[1]

Penguin Schools, along with website TeachItPrimary, provide a pack of activities based on the book to use as a teaching resource in primary schools.[3][4]

References

  1. Longshanks, Lottie (2014-06-30). "A Soldier's Friend by Megan Rix". The Guardian. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  2. Eccleshare, Julia. "A Soldier's Friend by Megan Rix". Lovereading. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  3. "A Soldier's Friend – resource collection". teachitprimary.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  4. "Megan Rix at The Study". The Study Wimbledon. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
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