Private Peaceful Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Wow! This story hooks you from the off. It is well written and the characters are believeable. They cerainly stay with you long after the book has finished. I would definitely seek out other books by this author. "

" This is really a kids book, but everyone should read it, it's beautifully written, thought provoking and heart wrending. "

" I'm so glad that more people on touching on the tragedy of WWI. When I was a teen, the only major war that was ever really discussed was WWII. Vietnam was still a bit taboo, and the tragedy and generational loss of WWI was overshadowed by the tragedy of the holocaust. "

" Set during WWI, about a soldier and his brother. An Enoch Pratt Books for the Beast Historical FIC selection for 2007. Depressing, but well done. "

" All time favourite, the war between the brothers over Molly and how it turned out to be was spectacular. "

" Apparently, Michael Morpurgo is a an author of children's books; do not believe a word of it! This is a novel that really gets across the brutality of war in general and the Great War specifically. I think this was even better than 'War Horse' but it is a close run thing though. "

" This is one of the saddest books I have read! I couldn't keep track of how many times I cried! I do wish for there to be a 2nd book. I ends on a cliffhanger! I would totally recommend this book to children ages 12 and up. Keep on truckin'! "

" Wow - this book was amazing. I read it because it was required summer reading for Stephanie (going into 8th grade), and she said she really liked it (unusual for required reading!). I'd never heard of it before, never heard of this author, but I was blown away. "

" A great read for both young boys and girls. The war element keeps boys' interests, while the underlying love story holds young girls' interests. I enjoyed it as an adult! "

" Fantastic story but as expected from the subject matter it was sad. "

" This book was emotion and touching. The soft nature of it during the beginning really helps to gradually build for the ending. I was extremly happy with this book. However, I have to say, I found the books ending to be rather unexpected. Never the less, an amazing novel. "

" Possibly my all time favourite book. It's prefect. "

" This book is about 2 brothers named Charlie and Tommo who go to war to save their mother from being kicked out by the colonel "

" I really enjoyed this book because i felt so many emotions through out the story even though it was really sad i couldn't help but be in awe of Michael Morpurgo's writing. HE IS BEYOND AMAZING AND I LOVE IT "

" One of my favourite books of all time!! "

" This book so far is a really good book. Right now they are on their way to war. And at the same time they are trying to not think of home. And I'm hoping to finish the book this week. "

" OMGOD THAT WAS SO SAAAAAAD!!!!! The story line is amazing and the writing is beautiful. As i read this book, it fought its way up to my favorite list. Just so sad and emotional...... "

" Such an amazing and touching story !! LOVE itt ! Made me wanna cry of sadness. But couldnt cuz i was at school ... -.- :PWant to read it again ! "

" A beautiful story about the meaning of cowardice during WW1. I discovered a plot twist that may or may not have been meant to be there (someone different dies). Towards the end, I was sobbing. "

" First world war, so inevitably a bit grim, but a fresh angle. "

" First book I ever read as a novel, and a brilliant choice. A riveting story line. "

" devastating but good. depressing but exciting. i like that. "

" i love this book so so much, i've read it so many times i've lost count highly recommend "

" I read this after attending 'Private Peaceful: The Concert' as part of Poole Literary Festival 2010. I was in tears as I listened to Michael Morpurgo himself and in tears again when I read the book. "

" An amazing book; you HAVE to read this. There's a movie on this too, but I prefer the film. This was very emtionally taxing. "

" A good war story set in America around the first world war. This story is a touching story about how the father of a family dies, and the son risks his life to keep the pride of his family alive.A must read. "

" Great YA book about the horrors of WW1. Brilliantly written, absolutely gorgeous sentences and descriptions. "