Poppy Field

Poppy Field
Title Poppy Field PDF eBook
Author Michael Morpurgo
Publisher Scholastic UK
Pages 64
Release 2018-10-04
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1407188801

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A new wartime classic from two legends of children's literature! Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the British Legion to tell a new story inspired by the history of the poppy. When John McCrae wrote his famous poem "In Flanders Field" among the trenches of war-torn Belgium, neither he nor a local village girl who saves a discarded draft of it could know what enormous power that poem would have on generations to come.

Poppy

Poppy
Title Poppy PDF eBook
Author Mary Hooper
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 289
Release 2014-05-08
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1408829827

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Poppy is young, beautiful and clever – and working as a parlourmaid in the de Vere family's country house. Society, it seems, has already carved out her destiny. But Poppy's life is about to be thrown dramatically off course. The first reason is love – with someone forbidden, who could never, ever marry a girl like her. The second reason is war. As the lists of the dead and wounded grow longer, Poppy must do whatever she can to help the injured soldiers, knowing all the while that her own soldier may never return home . . .

One Step in a Poppy Field

One Step in a Poppy Field
Title One Step in a Poppy Field PDF eBook
Author Bronwyn Royce
Publisher Pen and Sword Military
Pages 295
Release 2024-01-30
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 1399057383

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‘A deeply moving and profoundly important account not only of one soldier’s survival, but of optimism, courage, of a dogged determination to succeed whatever it takes, and of the enduring power of love between a mother and her son. The lessons for us all in this book are immeasurably powerful. It offers hope to the many whose lives have been changed forever, directly or indirectly, be that as a result of war, or through accident. I am so very grateful to have read it.’ Major General David Rutherford-Jones CB ‘This is an astonishing true story that no work of fiction could ever match. A brave soldier is blown up by the Taliban, losing both legs, part of his left hand and his lungs are crushed. There is, seemingly, no hope of survival. Except that death hadn’t reckoned on the fortitude and resilience of Cayle Royce, underpinned by the all-embracing love and dedication of his remarkable mother Bronwyn. The book is told by both of them and might be the most moving and joyous account of determination against all odds you will ever read. A triumph of the Human Spirit.’ Alan Frame, Author ‘A story of fortitude and courage from the perspective of both a mother and son. From the depths of despair of a near death experience through to an amazing recovery with a row across the Atlantic as skipper of an all amputee crew of ex servicemen, four guys with three legs between them!’ Brigadier Chris Dick CBE Thousands of miles away from where her son was deployed, a powerful premonition is devastatingly confirmed by a knock on the door from two faceless strangers bearing the news that her son had stepped on an improvised explosive device in the poppy fields of Afghanistan. He had lost both of his legs and suffered multiple other injuries, including partial amputation of all the fingers of his left hand. For 48 days she stood at his bedside, praying and willing him to pull through. Not only did he survive against all odds, but in time he began to test the limits of his new capabilities and undertook the first of, what would prove to be, many physical challenges. Just 18 months after injury, and as part of a team of four servicemen, he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. Told mostly from a mother’s perspective with contributions from Cayle, the genesis of the book was in the diary she kept while he was in a medically induced coma. It is the story of an extraordinarily brave man who has been through the agonies of rebuilding his life, with the encouragement of family and friends. This was never meant to be another book about war or Afghanistan; it is a message of how love and hope can overcome adversity. If even just one reader takes inspiration from this story then … mission accomplished.

The Poppy Field

The Poppy Field
Title The Poppy Field PDF eBook
Author Caroline Kellems
Publisher Grand Canyon Press
Pages 359
Release 2024-06-13
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1963361016

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A restless wife. A handsome suitor. Will she say yes? When her husband, Phil, decided to become a missionary in Guatemala, his decision turns Katherine’s comfortable life in Indiana upside down. Trying to be a supportive spouse, she organizes the move and packs up the kids. Now, the family must adjust to life in colorful Guatemala, a land of coffee plantations, peasant farmers, and archeological sites, but also a land of narco-trafficking and armed men. Katherine soon finds herself living in a rundown rural house with cold showers and a primitive kitchen. Summoning an inner resilience, she shifts her attention to homeschooling two unhappy children. With her husband absent for days at a time, she accepts help from their wealthy Latino neighbor. Suave and debonair, he educates her about Guatemala’s history and social problems and even offers financial assistance. With romance on the horizon, she and the children move into his mansion. But beneath his politeness and charm, she glimpses a darker past. Her husband is oblivious, and her suitor won’t wait forever. As the net closes around her, Katherine must find a way to free them all from this dangerous entanglement. If you like fast-paced, character-driven fiction with a dash of romance, crime, and family drama, then you’ll love Caroline Kellems’ novel about a mother caught between being faithful to her husband and faithful to her own desires. Buy The Poppy Field and tremble with the heat of rising passion and the chill of impending disaster.

An Island at War

An Island at War
Title An Island at War PDF eBook
Author Deborah Carr
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 333
Release 2021-06-25
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0008436290

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Now with a brand new epilogue! Please update your eBook to get the new version and find out what happens after the war...

The Poppy Lady

The Poppy Lady
Title The Poppy Lady PDF eBook
Author Barbara E. Walsh
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Pages 42
Release 2020-09-08
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1635924367

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Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans. When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans. A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the US Military.

Mrs Boots Goes to War (Mrs Boots, Book 3)

Mrs Boots Goes to War (Mrs Boots, Book 3)
Title Mrs Boots Goes to War (Mrs Boots, Book 3) PDF eBook
Author Deborah Carr
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 307
Release 2021-02-19
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0008436320

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The world is at war and her country needs her