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"They've gone now, and I'm alone at last. I have the whole night ahead of me, and I won't waste a single moment of it . . . I want tonight to be long, as long as a life time . . ."

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"Private Peaceful" by Michael Morpurgo is a poignant novel about two brothers, Tommo and Charlie Peaceful, who enlist to fight in World War I. The story follows their experiences on the battlefield and explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the impact of war on individuals and families. It is a moving tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a devastating conflict.

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From School Library JournalStarred Review. Grade 7 Up-At 15, Thomas Peaceful, like many other English soldiers in World War I, is too young to fight, but he lies about his age. Now at the front in France with his older brother Charlie he stands a lonely nighttime vigil for reasons that are not explained until the book's end, watching the minutes tick by and reflecting on his past. Using first-person narration, Morpurgo draws readers into this young man's life, relating memories that are idyllic, sobering, and poignant. Tommo thinks upon the role he played in his father's accidental death, the adventures that he shared with Charlie, his relationship with his childhood friend Molly, and the experiences that he has had since entering the war. Finally, he describes how Charlie disobeyed a direct order to stay with him after he was wounded in action, fully aware of this decision's dire consequences. While this story is not based on any one individual, Morpurgo has personalized the British tactic of executing their own soldiers "for cowardice or desertion," memorializing these men without passing judgment. While readers see the events through Tommo's eyes, the author does not lose sight of the war's effects on the teen's friends and family. Reminders come in the form of letters from home, relationships with other soldiers, and observations of battles. This thoughtful novel touches on themes of humanity and duty, and features brilliant characters whose personal decisions have earned them their very own badges of honor.-Delia Fritz, Mercersburg Academy, PA

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I've read it but ya know what?!?!?! I'm not telling you cuz you lazy~

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When was Private Peaceful created?

Private Peaceful was created in 2003.


Is private peaceful a movie?

private peaceful is not a movie yet but Micheal morpurgo has agreed that private peaceful might turn into a movie in 2012


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private peaceful is kind of a tragedy but drama at the same time


What are the names of the brothers in private peaceful?

Tommo peaceful and Charlie peaceful


Where are Charlie and Thomas Peaceful from in Private Peaceful?

They are from England


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Molly is 15 years old in the book private peaceful


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Tommo Peaceful


What is Molly's surname in the story private peaceful?

Molly Peaceful in the end!!


When was Private Peaceful published?

2003?


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