Letters from the Coffin-Trenches

Ken Catran

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Random House
08 April 2002

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

Poignant YA historical romance between a teen who runs away to fight in World War One, and his sweetheart back at home.

Poignant YA historical romance between a teen who runs away to fight in World War One, and his sweetheart back at home.

Harry Wainwright is 17, not quite 18, but he can't wait to enlist for the Great War - so instead of going back to boarding school he runs away to war.

He does this with the help of his sweetheart, Jessica. They are a wholesome Edwardian couple, steeped in all the respectable morality of their age. Both are in love with romance.

Their letters begin idealistically and enthusiastically but gradually both young people learn of the horror of war and its associated cynicism. Rather than a depressing read, this is an interesting chronicle of the times and a charming portrayal of innocent love.

Finalist in the Senior fiction category of the NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2003.

By: Ken Catran
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 138g
ISBN: 9781869415099
ISBN 10: 1869415094
Publication Date: 08 April 2002
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

He's one of New Zealand's most successful and prolific writers - he's been a scriptwriter for Shortland Street and his works of fiction range from murder mysteries to science fiction to the reality of life in the trenches during World War 1.