Houghton mifflinhardcover 160 pages isbn 0618431241. Authors information kiplings choice by geert spillebeen. The title of this book is age 14 and it was written by geert spillebeen, terese edelstein translator. Another book by geert spillebeen has been translated into english. Discount prices on books by geert spillebeen, including titles like age 14. When germany invades belgium and great britain declares war, john is catapulted. The first section takes place in 1931 as the snows struggle through the depression. Set during the first world war, age 14 is a heartbreaking and powerful story. Geert spillebeen author geert spillebeen is an author and journalist who lives in belgium. Through the novel of renowned local author geert spillebeen english translation, we are able to walk in the footsteps of this boy soldier and read out extracts. Apr 04, 2010 geert spillebeen is an author and journalist who lives in belgium. Buy age 14 by geert spillebeen from waterstones today. Title age 14 published in usa and ireland this is the true story of the youngest casualty in world war 1, an irish boy of nearly 14, who fought in the british army and died in flanders belgium in 1915.
Not wanting to wait until he is old, isbn 9780547053424. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Book summary it is a january evening in 1870s new york city and the fashionable are attending the opera. Age 14 hardback common by author geert spillebeen, translated by terese edelstein on. She now teaches in michigan, where she lives with her husband. It takes place pre world war one and the start of the true war. This is his first novel published in the united states. Search hello select your address select your address. Iowa teen award 20092010 this fiction story is based on the true events of the famous jungle book author rudyard kiplings son, john.
Age 14 isnt an awful novel for kids in their teens, ive read much worse that targets the same audience. The book age 14 italics, by geert spillebeen, was not only heartwarming, but also very exciting. Kiplings choice is a nonfiction piece of literature. It is 19, and twelveyearold patrick condon wants to escape his unexciting life. Age 14 by geert spillebeen, terese edelstein 9780547053424. Published credits of geert spillebeen include kiplings choice. Read age 14 by geert spillebeen available from rakuten kobo. He was the only son of the worldfamous author, rudyard kipling, who pulled strings to get john into the army. Kiplings choice by geert spillebeen, paperback barnes. As young newland archer, lawyer and man about town, gazes up at his soontobe fiance, may welland, in the mingottfamily opera box, he is disconcerted by the arrival of mays cousin, the countess ellen olenska, who has left her profligate but wealthy polish husband. He wants so badly to join the irish army that he assumes his older brothers name and applies. It was written by geert spillebeen and was translated into english by terese edelstein. She translated geert spillebeens previous book, kiplings choice.
It ranks at the number eight spot for the most war related casualties. Geert spillebeen lives in belgium and is a journalist. Geert spillebeen is currently considered a single author. The author for the book kiplings choice is geert spillebeen. She translated geert spillebeen s previous book, kiplings choice. Childrens books, history, military, literature and fiction grade levels.
Kiplings choice ebook by geert spillebeen rakuten kobo. Geert spillebeen is een vlaamse journalist, radiopresentator en schrijver. Age 14 book cover in the young adult novel, age 14, by geert spillebeen, a fourteen yearold working class irish boy impersonates his older brother to enlist in the army in world war i. The main character, patrick, has always dreamed of joining his countrys armed forces. Mar 05, 2009 age 14 book cover in the young adult novel, age 14, by geert spillebeen, a fourteen yearold working class irish boy impersonates his older brother to enlist in the army in world war i. It is 19, and twelveyearold patrick condon wants to escape his unexciting life in ireland.
His first book, kiplings choice, was a 2006 ala best book for young adults. Geert spillebeen books list of books by geert spillebeen. Daarna werkt hij even als verkoper van vrachtwagens, maar sinds 1989 is hij radiojournalist. It also draws attention to the senseless suffering and loss of life in this and every war. Set during the first world war, age 14 is a heartbreaking and powerful story about growing up quickly in the face of war. Not wanting to wait until he is old enough to join the army, patrick lies and says he seventeen years old, and that his name is john condon.
The tale is presented as historical fiction, but some authors notes at the back of the book leads me to believe that this is based on actual events. To edit or update the above biography on geert spillebeen, please log in or register. The year is 19, the place rural ireland and the rumblings of world war i already audible. The four sections of the book focus on when one of the snows was sixteen and the turmoil that year brought to the entire family. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. When germany invades belgium and great britain declares war, john is catapulted into. Geert spillebeen is a published author of young adult books. Oct 19, 2009 geert spillebeen lives in izegem, belgium, where he is a journalist and radio presenter. Geert spillebeen is an author and journalist who lives in belgium. Geert spillebeens moving fictionalized account follows the true story of john kipling, a young man whose desire to live up to the family name threatens his very survival. Age 14 ebook by geert spillebeen 9780547417424 rakuten kobo.
The book age 14, by geert spillebeen, was not only heartwarming, but also very exciting. See more ideas about world war, war and world war one. Geert spillebeen books, biography, contact information. Rudyard had always wanted to serve his country in the armed forces and was disqualified due to physical limitations. Terese edelstein in 19, twelveyearold patrick condon wants to escape his improverished and unexciting life in ireland. Geert spillebeen is getrouwd en heeft twee dochters en een zoon. Age 14 by geert spillebeen overdrive rakuten overdrive. Before long, he is sent to the front lines in belgium, where the nightmarish reality of life and death in the trenches quickly obliterates any romantic. He wrote this book because he was always fascinated with the great war world war i and the events that happened nearby flanders fields. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading age 14. Spillebeen does a remarkable job of retelling the story of john kiplings life, family and his time on the battlefield. Geert spillebeen author terese edelstein translator formats. Not wanting to wait until he is old enough to join the army, patrick lies and says he. He pretends to be his older brother, john and joins the army.
Twelveyearold patrick condon wants to escape his impoverished and tedious life in ballybricken, county waterford, so he hatches a plan. Age 14 kindle edition by spillebeen, geert, edelstein. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It is 19, and twelveyearold patrick condon wants to escape his unexcitin.
Iowa teen award 20092010 this fiction story is based. Age 14 kindle edition by spillebeen, geert, edelstein, terese. Geert spillebeen, author, terese edelstein, translator, trans. Geert spillebeen lives in izegem, belgium, he is a journalist and a radio programmer. Geert spillebeen lives in izegem, belgium, where he is a journalist and radio presenter. This fiction story is based on the true events of the famous jungle book author rudyard kiplings son, john. Hes big and tough for his 12 years, and he feels ready, so he runs away to enlist in the irish militia, upping his age five years and claiming his older brother johns identity. This book tells the true story of an irish boy soldier, the youngest casualty of world war 1. Geert spillebeen is an author and journalist who lives inbelgium. Historical fiction books for teens hmh books hmh books. Geert spillebeen it is 19 and 12yearold patrick condon wants to escape his unexciting life in ireland. The snows follows four generations of the snow family who live in jefferson, iowa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Age 14 is another novel translated and published in america, canada and ireland.