About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is beginning to ask deeper questions about the psychological cost of duty, the reality of historical trauma, or the invisible wounds left by conflict. While many war stories focus solely on the battlefield, this narrative centers on twins Jack and Alice, exploring how the Great War reshapes their identities and their bond. It is a sophisticated look at the transition from childhood innocence to the harsh complexities of early adulthood during a global crisis. This story is particularly effective for readers aged 12 to 16 who are ready to grapple with themes of grief, physical injury, and the emotional distance that trauma can create between loved ones. Parents might choose this book to help a child process the concept of 'shell shock' or the way family dynamics shift when a sibling or parent returns from a difficult experience fundamentally changed. It offers a realistic, empathetic, and ultimately resilient view of survival.
