First published 1962
When his older brother is conscripted, 14-year-old Thomas Peaceful follows him to the trenches, determined to prove his worth. As the brothers endure the horrors of the Great War, Thomas must confront his own fears and the harsh realities of duty, sacrifice, and survival. Through it all, their unbreakable bond becomes his only anchor in the darkest of times.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, adventure
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: brothers, duty, survival
Setting: England, Great Britain
Period: George V, 1910-1936
208 pages · Paperback · HARPER COLLINS
Content warnings: death, war