The Road To AfghanistanThe Road To Afghanistan

Illustrator

Brian Deines
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Description

A young soldier just returned from Afghanistan has many memories: the beauty of the mountains and wildflowers, the colours of land and sky . . . but also the tragedy that war has brought to that ravaged country and those who fought there.

Memories shift to another soldier in the family — great-grandfather's years in the trenches during WWI, and then grandfather's tour of duty during WWII. The young soldier also remembers those who did not return alive, but travelled home along the Highway of Heroes, honoured by silent observers.

In this timely new book aimed at a younger audience than most, award-winning author and noted war historian Linda Granfield delivers a moving and honest portrayal of military service. Complemented by poignant, evocative artwork by acclaimed illustrator Brian Deines, this book is sure to provide insight and to inspire pride in families all across Canada.

About the Author

Linda Granfield is one of Canada's leading non-fiction researchers and writers. She is the author of "97 Orchard Street, New York: Stories of Immigrant Life," "High Flight: A Story of World War II, Amazing Grace: The Story of the Hymn," and "In Flanders Fields: The Story of the Poem by John McCrae."

Product Details

ISBN

9781443113564

Language

E

Pages

32

Fountas & Pinnell

R

DRA

40

Grades

2 - 8

Subject

Canadian

Category

Library Book