About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking difficult questions about war or when they claim that history is boring. This installment of the Horrible Histories series focuses on World War I, stripping away the dry dates and replaced them with the visceral, human reality of life in the trenches. It uses dark humor and gross facts to engage reluctant readers while subtly building a deep sense of empathy for the soldiers on both sides of the barbed wire. While it highlights the absurdity and squalor of the Great War, it maintains a core of respect for the resilience and bravery of those who lived through it. It is an ideal bridge for children aged 7 to 12 who are transitioning from simple stories to more complex, reality-based non-fiction.
