Shrapnel Boys

Publishing to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this is the perfect read to bring history to life for today's young readers.,A truly child-centred perspective of life at war - encompassing the boredom and excitement as well as the fear of everyday life. With a focus on the rise of xenophobia in Britain, Shrapnel Boys uses history to examine the timeless ways in which young people can be targeted by extremist groups.,From bestselling author Jenny Pearson, whose books have been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Week Junior Book Award.