Shooting at the Stars

John Hendrix

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Harry N Abrams
15 October 2014

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA)

"Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. John Hendrix wonderfully brings this story to life, interweaving fact and fiction along with his detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His story celebrates the humanity and kindness that can persist even during the darkest periods of our history. Back matter includes a glossary, additional information about World War I and the Christmas Truce and its aftermath, and an archival photograph taken during the Truce.

Also available by John Hendrix: Miracle Man

Praise for Shooting at the Stars STARRED REVIEWS

""Few titles at this level convey the futility of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice.""

--School Library Journal, starred review

""Timed with the centenary of World War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers close and shows the human side of war.""

--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"

Illustrated by: John Hendrix
Imprint: Harry N Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 255mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781419711756
ISBN 10: 141971175X
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 15 October 2014
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Hendrix is the author and illustrator of John Brown: His Fight for Freedom and the illustrator of Marissa Moss's Nurse, Soldier, Spy. He has also illustrated novel jackets and done editorial work for Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Progressive.

Reviews for Shooting at the Stars

Soldier Charlie is affectionately depicted as a freckle-faced youngster among war-worn older men, and his status as a newcomer to battle lends credibility to the combination of playfulness and awe with which he regards the truce. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (12/1/2014 12:00:00 AM) While not shying away from war's grim realities, the pictures go a long way toward conveying the hopeful light of the German Christmas trees twinkling in the night while the strains of Stille Nacht waft across No Man's Land toward our homesick hero. --Roger Sutton The Horn Book Magazine (11/1/2014 12:00:00 AM) STARRED REVIEW Timed with the centenary of World War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers close and shows the human side of war. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review (8/15/2014 12:00:00 AM) STARRED REVIEW The acrylic and gouache illustrations tell a tale of their own. Not only is this an impressive Christmas story, but it shows the humanity of warring soldiers. --Jo Drudge, Educational Reviewer, Rome City, Indiana Library Media Connection (1/1/2015 12:00:00 AM) STARRED REVIEW Hendrix crafts an intimate fictional account of the event...powerful images. -- Publishers Weekly (9/15/2014 12:00:00 AM) STARRED REVIEW Few titles at this level convey the futility of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice. -- School Library Journal, starred review (7/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)