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The Children of France

by Ruth Royce

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First published
1918
Pages
74Digital edition
Language
English
Reading difficulty
4 of 10

A little about the story

True-to-life stories of the heroism and self-sacrifice of French children during the First World War: children who hid messages, helped soldiers, cared for the wounded and stood up to invaders.

Written during the war itself to inspire young American readers.

Things You May Not Know About The Children of France

  • Subtitled A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-Sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War.
  • Ruth Royce was a pen name used by several writers.
  • I ought to dump you out, says a character in the frontispiece.

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