Five Children on the Western Front
Five Children on the Western Front by Kate Saunders, published by Faber & Faber in 2014, is a continuation of the beloved characters from “Five Children and It.” This edition spans 318 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the lives of Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane as they navigate the challenges brought on by the First World War, while the Lamb and his younger sister, Edith, encounter the reemergence of the sand fairy, now transformed into a figure of legend.
Readers will find a blend of juvenile fiction and historical elements as the story unfolds in a backdrop of military conflict and family dynamics. The characters’ journeys reflect their growth and the impact of war on their lives, while themes of sibling relationships and the interplay of fantasy and reality are woven throughout the narrative. This edition invites readers to rediscover the magic of childhood amidst the trials of a changing world.
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Have you ever wondered what happened to the ‘Five Children and It’ characters when the First World War began? Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories – until he suddenly reappears.
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