Private Peaceful - Online Book Club
- Leanna Chappell
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Welcome to our online book club for grades 9-12! We are excited for you to join us in reading Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo.
Along with a free copy of the book, you will receive a review page so you can tell us what you thought of the book! You will also receive a questions page to consider, activity pages, and an information page with cool links related to the book!
Kits are ready for pickup today, Friday, August 1! Please remember that we have a limited number of kits available, so it's first come, first served. If you have any special requests or need accommodations, please let Leanna or Michelle know!
All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest of it as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours!
"Private Peaceful" by Michael Morpurgo
"As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake through the night. He has lived through the terror of gas attacks and watched friends die by his side. But in the morning, Thomas will be forced to confront an even greater horror. As the minutes tick by, Thomas remembers his childhood spent deep in the countryside with his mother, his brothers, and Molly, the love of his life. But each minute that passes brings Thomas closer to something he can't bear to think about – the moment when the war and its horrific consequences will change his life forever.”
Here are the following pages that you will receive with your kit!
More about the author, Private Peaceful, and World War I:
Michael Morpurgo’s website:
History.com’s page on World War I:
The Guardian’s 2006 article on the pardons of the soldiers executed for cowardice in WWI:
London Museum’s page on the song “Oranges and Lemons”:
Included as well: a word search, a crossword, and a design a leaflet activity.
We hope you enjoy these activities and would love to hear what you thought of the book! We also hope you enjoyed the extra links. Remember, you can comment here on this website, email us at swantonpl@gmail.com, or come in and turn in a physical copy!
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