The Tortoise and the Soldier: A Story of Courage and Friendship in World War I

While fighting for England in World War I Henry Friston sees extraordinary sights--foreign lands and fighting armies and oceans that stretch to the horizon. But its while under fire in the trenches at Gallipoli that he sees the most extraordinary sight of all: a tortoise. Inspired he discovers the strength he needs to survive and together he and his tortoise escape the battle. So begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events and with charming illustrations The Tortoise and the Soldier is an amazing story of war courage and friendship by Michael Foreman.