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Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting

Jim Murphy
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Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jim Murphy

Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Children`s Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

Western Front • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy explores the extraordinary event during World War I when soldiers along the Western Front experienced an unofficial ceasefire during Christmas 1914. This temporary truce allowed combatants from opposing sides to interact, share moments of peace, and express humanity amidst the brutal conflict.

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,167 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy is commended for its engaging narrative and historical accuracy, effectively bringing the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life. Reviewers praise its rich illustrations and accessible writing for young readers. However, some note a lack of depth in exploring the broader war context. Overall, it's an impactful educational read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting?

A reader who enjoys Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting is likely interested in World War I history, human stories of combat, and tales of peace amidst war. Fans of The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman or All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque might find this book appealing.

4.0

1,167 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Children`s Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

Western Front • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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