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Private Peaceful (Play script)

by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Simon Reade - £9.99  Oberon Books Ltd (2012)
paperback    ISBN 13: 9781849435017 | ISBN 10: 1849435014

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.
 
Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by the third Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award‐winning author of War Horse. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court‐martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War.
 
This edition also includes introductory essays by Michael Morpurgo, Associate Director of Private Peaceful production Mark Leipacher, as well as an essay from Simon Reade, adaptor & director of this stage adaptation of Private Peaceful.

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