Private Peaceful
by Michael Morpurgo, Diane Ménard, Simon Reade, Mirentxu Larrañaga Sueskun

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When Thomas Peaceful's older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.
World War, 1914-1918Young adult fictionJuvenile fictionSingle-parent familiesPeople with mental disabilitiesPovertySoldiersFictionHistorySingle-parent families -- FictionPoverty -- FictionSoldiers -- Fiction