A poignant book about the war and its consequences

When the Great War is declared, Alfie has just turned 5 years. And his father agrees to go defend his country and his king. In his neighborhood, not everyone think and do not act like it. However, all will eventually be confronted one way or another in the war.

This vision of war through the eyes of a child is very interesting, especially since the disappearance of her father brings Alfie discover things that adults would hide him.

An exciting book, poignant even on the war and its consequences, including the action happens in London.

For experienced players.