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Shattered Ground tells the story of four young men who enlist at the outbreak of the First World War. Fearful they might miss out, they rush to the front. The reality of the ‘War to end all Wars’ quickly sets in, however. The story is told in flashback as a young teen finds his great-grandfather’s diary and relives the memories and events of the monumental war....
Dramatic illustrations represent the machinations of war and the impact on the individual lives of those who fought and died.
Features include archival images, original videos, and soundtrack.
This novel comes with a comprehensive suite of curriculum-connected resources and lesson plans, paving the way for classroom implementation. The content is bilingual in English and French and recommended for students in Grades 9-12.
