In Flanders Fields

Author: Linda Granfield

In May 2015, “In Flanders Fields,” one of the most popular poems ever written on the subject of war, marked 100 years since it was written. This special edition celebrates that emotional anniversary.

$20.95

SKU 9781554553600 Categories Ambleside Online, Canada, Canadian History (4-7), Canadian History (8-12), Picture Books, Year 1, Year 2 Tags biography, Canadian heritage, history, military, poetry, war, WWI

Description

John McCrae’s poem has been recited by many generations who have embraced and continue to cherish its underlying message of respect for the fallen, longing for peace and its call to action.

In this award-winning book, the lines of the celebrated poem are interwoven with fascinating information about the First World War (1914-1918) and details of daily life in the trenches in Europe.

Also included are accounts of McCrae’s experience in his field hospital and the circumstances that led to the writing of “In Flanders Fields.”