Christmas in the Trenches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781682638422)

This moving book about peace, understanding, and unity is based on the real-life World War I event known as the Christmas Truce.

It is cold and clear on Christmas Eve night in 1914. Suddenly, a strange sound pierces the darkness. Someone is singing a Christmas carol in German.

Francis Tolliver and his fellow British soldiers are holed up in muddy trenches along the Western Front. Their enemies--German soldiers--lie in wait just across a field known as "No Man's Land." As the Germans' carol ends, Tolliver and the other British soldiers sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Soon carols are being sung back and forth. Then a figure emerges in the dark, carrying a small Christmas tree with lighted candles. The British and German soldiers slowly leave their trenches--and the war--behind to stand together in the open field.

This haunting story is adapted by award-winning songwriter John McCutcheon from his song of the same name. Henri S rensen's traditional, full-color oil paintings reinforce the emotional power and dignity of the story. Back matter provides more information about the historical event, and a CD featuring readings of the story and recordings of "Silent Night" and "Christmas in the Trenches" is included.

Author: John McCutcheon
ISBN-10: 1682638421
ISBN-13: 9781682638422
Publisher: Margaret Quinlin Books
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 111651 / Christmas in the Trenches