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Can anyone recommend war fiction books for 14 yo

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Lupyto · 01/05/2023 14:04

My ds was always a big reader. He loved all the Harry potters and all the Jurassic parks. Also enjoyed the dark is rising series. Recently he is really enjoying listening to history podcasts. He also loves horrible histories books. He likes learning about the 1st and 2nd world war. So I wondered if I might try to recommend books that are set in the war. Although nothing too depressing - if that is possible. Can anyone recommend any?

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Maraudingmarauders · 01/05/2023 14:12

I loved Theresa Breslin's Rememberance at that age?
In a year or so I'd suggest he reads The Regeneration Trilogy by Pat Barker, but they definitely have adult themes. Life changing for me though.
I found Birdsong dull but lots of people love it.
Anything by Michael Morpurgo, I enjoyed Private Peaceful a lot
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Schaffer and Barrows for WW2 is also very good.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 01/05/2023 14:10

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier