 It’s Christmas time 1914, and a French soldier named Pierre leaves his regiment to visit his family. When he returns, he is imprisoned and faces execution for desertion. Did he leave without permission? Did he return late? Part of the story is told in a letter he writes to his mother. This is a heartbreaking and sad story of a terrible war. It is based on true events and is played out in photographs of miniature scenes. A map of the Western front and an author’s note are included. The author explains his connection to the story and his interest in “little soldiers” and photography. The illustrators’ process is similar to that used in filmmaking, but in miniature. Fascinating pictures illustrate the process. This book is a piece of art. mjw |
| Title: The Good Son: A Story From the First World War Told In Miniature Author: Pierre-Jacques Ober Illustrator: Jules Ober and Felicity Coonan Publisher: Candlewick Studio Copyright: 2019 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-5362-0482-7 Hardcover pages: 104 Age range: 14 up Genre: Picture Book, Nonfiction, Information Book Book setting: France Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: Australia Illustrator’s ethnicity: Australian Illustrator’s residence: Australia Subjects: Campaigns, Desertions, France, Military, Miniatures, Soldiers, Storytelling, Violence, Western front |
The Good Son: A Story From The First World War Told In Miniature
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