The Soldier's Song (novel) facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Alan Monaghan |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Genre | War novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
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Publication date
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1 Jan 2010 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback & E-book) |
| Pages | 297 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-230-74086-0 (first edition) |
| Followed by | The Soldier's Return |
The Soldier's Song is the very first novel written by Alan Monaghan. It is also the first book in a series called the Soldier's Song Trilogy.
This exciting story takes place during World War I, a huge global conflict. The book follows a smart young man named Stephen Ryan. He is very good at maths.
What is The Soldier's Song About?
Stephen Ryan lives in Ireland. He decides to join the British army. Then, he leaves his home to fight in Europe. He experiences the difficult parts of war.
Stephen's Journey and Challenges
The story gets really interesting when Stephen comes back to Ireland in 1916. He finds his home country in the middle of a big uprising. An uprising is when people rise up against the government. This event was called the Easter Rising.
Stephen faces many challenges. He has to think about who he is and where his loyalty lies. Should he be loyal to the army he joined, or to his home country? The tough experiences of war and these big questions make things very hard for Stephen. He gets pushed closer and closer to his breaking point.
