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Private Peaceful

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

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Michael Morpurgo

Private Peaceful

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

202

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1910s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

860L

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Super Short Summary

Private Peaceful follows young soldier Thomas “Tommo” Peaceful as he reflects on his life in rural England while awaiting his brother Charlie's execution for cowardice during World War I, intertwining memories of their childhood and the traumatic experiences of the war. Topics include the execution of soldiers for wartime offenses and the traumatic death of a parent.

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

33,030 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful has been praised for its emotional depth, evocative prose, and poignant exploration of brotherhood during wartime. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and historical accuracy. Some, however, feel the pacing is slow, and younger audiences may find the themes distressing. Overall, it remains a compelling and impactful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Private Peaceful?

Readers who would enjoy Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful are typically fans of historical fiction with an emotional and poignant narrative, similar to those who appreciate Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and Markus Zusak's The Book Thief. Ideal for ages 10 and up, it appeals to those interested in World War I and coming-of-age stories.

4.4

33,030 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

202

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1910s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

860L

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