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Secret Soldiers

Keely Hutton
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Secret Soldiers

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Keely Hutton

Secret Soldiers

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

World War I Trenches • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

910L

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Super Short Summary

Secret Soldiers by Keely Hutton follows fictional accounts of young World War I soldiers who serve in dangerous and covert roles. Through their stories, readers learn about the bravery, sacrifice, and challenges faced by these individuals in their contributions to the war effort.

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

360 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Secret Soldiers by Keely Hutton receives praise for its engaging and well-researched portrayal of World War I's young soldiers. Reviewers commend the author's ability to convey the emotional depth and camaraderie among the troops. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, it is applauded for shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Secret Soldiers?

Readers of Secret Soldiers by Keely Hutton will appreciate historical fiction with themes of bravery and friendship. Fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse or Markus Zusak's The Book Thief will likely enjoy this World War I tale that illuminates the contributions of young soldiers in a gripping, emotional narrative.

4.4

360 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

World War I Trenches • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

910L

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