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The emperor of any place by Tim Wynne-Jones | Firefly & Fern

The emperor of any place

Name: The emperor of any place
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780763669737

by Tim Wynne-Jones

Ages 11–15middle-grademoderatefamily legacy war and its impact coming of age self-discovery intergenerational connection resilience

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Emperor of Any Place weaves together the stories of a modern boy and his grandfather's experiences as a soldier during World War II, connected through diaries and family secrets. Through this intergenerational narrative, young readers discover how the past shapes the present and learn about courage, resilience, and the human cost of war. This beautifully crafted novel invites readers to explore history in a deeply personal way while discovering what it means to truly understand the people we love.

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Pages

336

ISBN

9780763669737

Published

2015-01-01

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