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A Song for Will: The Lost Gardeners of Heligan
Hilary Robinson
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Description for A Song for Will: The Lost Gardeners of Heligan
Hardcover. A touching story, told in letter form, between an errand boy at Heligan Gardens, Cornwall and the resident stone mason who volunteered to fight for his country. Num Pages: 64 pages, 69. BIC Classification: 3JJF; YFT. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 280 x 200 x 10. .
When the First World War is declared on 4th August 1914, errand boy, Alfie, is disappointed that he is too young to sign up. But his frustration turns to despair as he begins to understand the brutal reality of battle.During the four year conflict, Alfie's exchange of letters with Heligan stone mason, Fred Paynter, and the visits home of gardener, William Guy, paint a poignant picture of life at the front. Reading them in a peaceful corner of England, the sanctuary of Heligan, Alfie realises just how different his life could have been.Can Fred and Will survive the horrors ... Read more
When the First World War is declared on 4th August 1914, errand boy, Alfie, is disappointed that he is too young to sign up. But his frustration turns to despair as he begins to understand the brutal reality of battle.During the four year conflict, Alfie's exchange of letters with Heligan stone mason, Fred Paynter, and the visits home of gardener, William Guy, paint a poignant picture of life at the front. Reading them in a peaceful corner of England, the sanctuary of Heligan, Alfie realises just how different his life could have been.Can Fred and Will survive the horrors ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Strauss House Productions
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780957124530
SKU
V9780957124530
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-17
About Hilary Robinson
Hilary Robinson is an award winning radio producer, broadcaster and the author of over 50 picture books including the bestselling Mixed Up Fairy Tales (Hodder). She produced Private Peaceful for BBC Radio 2 narrated by Robson Green. She lives and works in London and Yorkshire. Martin Impey studied graphic design with distinction and alongside illustration has worked in design, film, ... Read more
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