“Here there are no folds in the fields, only wide open plains, scarcely a hill in sight. And instead of church towers they have spires that thrust themselves skywards like a child putting his hand up in class, longing to be noticed. But God, if there is one, notices nothing here. He has long since abandoned this place and all of us who live in it.”
This novel follows the life of a young soldier, Tommo, who is haunted by his experiences on the Western Front. The story delves into the complexities of war and the profound impact it has on the characters involved, offering a moving portrayal of the human condition amidst the chaos of conflict. more
Michael Morpurgo is a renowned British children's literature author, born on October 5, 1943. His works are known for their rich imagination and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular among readers. more
“Eu cortei todas as minhas palavras fora. Meu coração estava cheio demais delas.”
“It is too late for that. I shall never be better than I am. I shall sink lower, and be worse.”