{"product_id":"9781782505273","title":"A Secret Diary of the First World War : Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History","description":"By: Arbuthnott, Gill \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Floris Books \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 26\/07\/18 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781782505273 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 197 x 159 x 9 \u003cbr\u003e Description: What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out.   Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.   Why was rat hunting a popular hobby in the trenches?How did parachuting pigeons help win the war?Why would a really good friend rub whale oil on your feet?What did it feel like to be a teenager at war?Take a journey through time and discover all the most important and incredible bits of the First World War.   A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42943582699703,"sku":"9781782505273","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781782505273_d2494cc8-0959-4556-9a57-b074b7b29181.jpg?v=1757073084","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781782505273","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}