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This story uses a friendly animal character as a means of exploring the topic of World War I with young children. Suitable for KS1, this picture book follows the story of a soldier in the trenches as he befriends a little red hen. Amid the fighting and destruction, the hen brings joy and hope to the soldier and his friends.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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