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History Plays: Bombs and Blackberries - A World War Two Play
Julia Donaldson
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Description for History Plays: Bombs and Blackberries - A World War Two Play
Paperback. A short play, written by Julia Donaldson, set in World War ll for class reading as well as performance. Illustrator(s): Dupasquier, Philippe. Series: History Plays. Num Pages: 48 pages, B&W illlustrations. BIC Classification: 4KHJ; YNDS; YQC; YQH. Category: (EJ) Primary. Dimension: 204 x 146 x 29. Weight in Grams: 106. Fine copy
World War II has been declared and the Chiver's children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren't going to invade after all. But the air-raid siren goes off and this time it's frighteningly real.
This dramatic and often touching play brings Manchester during the Second War War and its people to life, and provides a variety of opportunities for KS2 classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group
Condition
Used, Like New
Series
History Plays
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750241250
SKU
KSS0000429
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is the author of the award-winning picture book THE GRUFFALO as well as many other books for children. She is a prolific song-writer, especially for BBC Children's TV programmes and she has written many plays for a variety of educational publishers for schools use. She was until 2001 writer-in-residence in Easterhouse, Glasgow.
Reviews for History Plays: Bombs and Blackberries - A World War Two Play
perfect for class reading or performance
Primary Times
A way of linking history with English which I really liked.
TES Teacher
Would make an excellent presentation as part of a study project on life in war time ... 8 to 11-year-olds should enjoy taking part ... gives the atmosphere of the period well.
School Librarian ... Read more
Primary Times
A way of linking history with English which I really liked.
TES Teacher
Would make an excellent presentation as part of a study project on life in war time ... 8 to 11-year-olds should enjoy taking part ... gives the atmosphere of the period well.
School Librarian ... Read more