Private Peaceful (After Words) Paperback – Illustrated, May 1, 2006

I loved the book and initially it was just meant to read for class. Has great its twists and and overall amazing book

This was by far the Cheapest book in a list of college text books I had ordered. If you want a book review I liked it but my class were all opposed to it Michael Morpurgo author of the War Horse made another novel about the First World War this time from the perspective of a growing child. The protagonist who the author penned his name from a gravestone while visiting a cemetery Is named Tommo Peaceful who grows up in the early 1900s. He suffers a great deal of tragedies alongside his family until he ends up a British soldier in The Great War. He serves at literary device to portray the life of the average soldier during the war. He forms relationships and friendships with those he meets and goes about his day. Each chapter is counting down to something however its up to the reader to find out what. Without spoiling the book I can say that the end left me feeling slightly confused. With a critical cliffhanger as we never find out what happens. And though it can be inferenced that since the author found his name of a gravestone the worst happens. However recently my Professor made me question this explaining there never is a first name on the gravestone he say. Leaving me to wonder whos grave he saw. The MLA citation as of 2022 is -Morpurgo, Michael. Private Peaceful. Scholastic,2003.

This is a good short story about world war I ("The War to End all Wars") Good for young readers since it is more accessible (if less powerful) than All Quiet on the Western Front or Goodbye to All That . The author has written several other stories for young readers including one called Farm Boy (if i am remembering right) that deals with a grandson of one of the characters in Private Peaceful.

Without being too longwinded I loved the book and the style of writing. had me going off on a tangent till the end. This author wrote from the heart and with feeling on a very emotive topic.Excellent story telling and the characters were lovable hateful and inbetween, will watch out for more of Mr. Morpurgo

This book was a one of the best books I've ever read. I even felt the emotions Tommo and Charlie felt. I give this book a five star rating and I highly recommend this book to others. Also this book was very wellwritten and described. Thank you.

This book is so beautifully written, that you feel you are there with the characters in each situation. The use of the time at the top of each chapter is a very clever way to get one thinking, questioning and guessing.The climax of the story is cleverely hidden until the last minute. An excellent way for young people to experience a little of what the young people all those years ago had to go through.Very moving.

I love this book,even if u think it is boring keep readingsWhat I love most is the ending. You think.you know what is going to happen and then BAM it just comes from the blue and it's suprising

I would definetaly give this book 5 stars. It made me cry and laugh and cry all over again!!!! I would recommend it to everyone, especially people who like war books. Michael Morpurgo is great at combining war with romance and love, friendship and family and lots more!!