Description
Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn't just about fighting and winning battles.
- White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.
- Text type - A dual biography.
- A glossary on page 29 defines difficult words.
- A timeline on pages 30 and 31 allows children to recap the events of the gallant lives.
- Curriculum links - History: 'the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, ... Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell].'
About the Author
Charlotte Guillain taught English to air traffic controllers and nurses before deciding a career in publishing would endanger fewer lives. Charlotte is a prolific author of children's fiction, non-fiction and picture books.
Book Information
ISBN 9780007591244
Author Charlotte Guillain
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 90g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 170mm * 3mm