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2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix
A Soldier's Friend
AuthorMegan Rix
IllustratorRichard Jones
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWartime
GenreChildren's
PublisherPuffin Books
Publication date2014
Publication placeEngland
Media typePaperback and eBook
Pages316
ISBN978-0-14-135190-2
OCLC872701578

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

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. "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." Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'Love Reading 4 Kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".

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

References

  1. ^ Longshanks, Lottie (30 June 2014). "A Soldier's Friend by Megan Rix". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "A Soldier's Friend – resource collection". teachitprimary.co.uk. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. "Megan Rix at The Study". The Study Wimbledon. Retrieved 11 September 2014.

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