War Is Over
David Almond
Set in England during World War I, this illustrated novel follows John as he tries to understand why the conflict continues. With his father fighting and his mother employed at a munitions factory, he writes to national leaders asking when peace will come. After a pacifist leaves photographs of German children behind, John becomes preoccupied with one image: a boy named Jan from Düsseldorf. His decision to write Jan a letter brings police to his home and raises questions about propaganda, enemies, and what war means to children.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
