Without Warning: Ellen's Story, 1914-1918
After World War I calls her brother to the front lines, a young woman sets out to make a difference in this powerful historical novel. "I don't know much about wars except soldiers and sailors get killed and Jack might get killed with them. But grown-up people say . . . they're a chance for young men to go off to foreign parts and be brave and come home heroes." England, 1914. The piercing tone of the bugle changes a sleepy British village and Ellen Wilkins forever. It is the call to enlist -- a chance Ellen's brother, Jack, won't miss. The call also spurs Ellen to leave the safety of home and begin a journey of self-discovery, one that takes her close to the front lines to pursue her calling as a nurse. In this gritty and insightful novel, Dennis Hamley deftly portrays the everyday realities of life in wartime, along with harrowing accounts of war's lifelong effects on the young people caught in its path.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763633380
ISBN13:9780763633387
Release Date:October 2007
Publisher:Candlewick
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:8.0" x 1.2" x 5.5"
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I absolutely loved this book. Problems that the war creates for Ellen's family inspire her to go off and fulfill her dreams. Ellen is not afraid to express her feelings about things. She stands up for what she believes in and that is why I find this book so intriguing. It contains a little bit of everything; some romance,drama,suspense. Some parts were a bit slow, but they quickly gained speed. I would recommend this book to all young adults.
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