

He rescued the diary from the rubbish, took it back to his studio and, moved and inspired by the soldier’s story, adapted the soldier’s diary into a striking and unforgettable black and white graphic novel. Through Barroux’s wonderful illustrations readers emphasise absolutely with the soldier’s experience.Īstonishingly, the book was found completely by chance on a Paris street by author-illustrator Barroux. While there is no wallowing in all the unpleasantness that he sees, its impact is strongly felt. Told as a matter-of-fact catalogue of events, it records the strange journey from normal civilian life into the life of a solder with all the hardship that brings. This diary of an unknown French soldier tells of his experiences in the very early days of the fighting at the Front. Line of Fire is one of the most extraordinary - and beautiful - books about the First World War. Introducing the MIT Walker Collection - bringing innovative new STEAM books written by experts.25 books about the outdoors to inspire your green-fingered kids for National Gardening Week.


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