The tortoise and the soldier : based on true events
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
ISBN
9781627791731 (hardback), 1627791736 (hardback)
Physical Desc
115 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Status
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781627791731 (hardback), 1627791736 (hardback)
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.2, 2 Points
Level 6.2, 2 Points
Notes
General Note
"A story of courage and friendship in World War I"--Jacket.
General Note
"Originally published by Templar Publishing in the United Kingdom in 2013"--Title page verso.
Description
"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers. "--,Provided by publisher.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,6.2,2,181568
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JBIOG FRISTON | Available |
| Bernardsville Public Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | J BIO Friston, Henry | Available |
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Juvenile Fiction | JFICTION FOR | Available |
| Chester Library - Juvenile Fiction | J FICTION FOREMAN | Available |
| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Juvenile Fiction | FOREMAN | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Foreman, M. (2015). The tortoise and the soldier: based on true events (First American edition.). Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Foreman, Michael, 1938-. 2015. The Tortoise and the Soldier: Based On True Events. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Foreman, Michael, 1938-. The Tortoise and the Soldier: Based On True Events Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Foreman, Michael. The Tortoise and the Soldier: Based On True Events First American edition., Henry Holt and Company, 2015.
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