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Based on a true story, the moving letters of a Canadian family to their father overseas fighting in World War I provides a granddaughter insight to the love and loss they experienced during such a tragic period in history.
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Based on debut author Innes’ family history, this moving picture book, co-authored by Endrulat, blurs the border between fiction and nonfiction as it tells the story of Innes’ great-grandfather, a Canadian soldier killed in the trenches of World War I. The narrator is a teddy bear, with whom Aileen, 10, shares her secrets about life on a farm in Quebec. Together, the words and warm, unframed illustrations show the loving family and their wrenching parting when Daddy is sent to fight. Aileen mails Teddy to Daddy “to remind him of home and to keep him safe,” and Teddy tells how he watches the war from Daddy’s front pocket until, in 1917, Daddy dies in battle. Then a soldier sends Teddy back to his family with Daddy’s uniform and medals, all of which are now in the Canadian War Museum. The bear’s viewpoint and the sepia-toned family photos set the personal loss against the harsh history, which is further detailed in recruiting posters, medals, and the final death report of Daddy, “killed in action.” Innes’ epilogue completes this moving offering. Grades 2-5. --Hazel Rochman
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Brian Deines (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 1554700973-2-36607902
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Condition: very_good. Brian Deines (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.1554700973.VG
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Condition: good. Brian Deines (illustrator). Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.1554700973.G
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Condition: Good. Brian Deines (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2679388-75
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Brian Deines (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1554700973I4N00
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A Bear in War
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Key Porter Books, Toronto, 2008
ISBN 10: 1554700973
ISBN 13: 9781554700974
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Seller: Back Lane Books, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Brian Deines (illustrator). 1st Edition. A Bear in War, Stephanie Innes; Harry Endrulat; Brian Deines (illustrator). Published by Key Porter Books, Toronto, 2008. First Edition. 4to up to 12" tall; 40pp. illustrated throughout with original art work, sepia photos, old letters, documents and medals etc. Illustrated boards with brown endpapers. Both volume and unclipped jacket are in fine, unread, unmarked condition. Teddy belonged to ten-year-old Aileen Rogers, whose father Lawrence left Aileen, her little brother Howard, and his wife Janet home on the family farm in Quebec when he went to war. Janet and Lawrence exchanged more than 200 letters during his service. Aileen and Howard also wrote their dad and Aileen sent her beloved Teddy overseas to help protect him. Sadly, Lawrence died at the battle of Passchendaele. In 2002, his granddaughter Roberta Innes found Teddy and the letters in an old family briefcase. Her findings uncovered how a Canadian family's strength was tested by war and how a small stuffed bear became an enduring memento of their love. Sensitive text by Harry Endrulat and Roberta's daughter Stephanie, and Brian Deines' lovely illustrations bring this unusual story of love and war to life. Seller Inventory # 004220
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KPk Key Porter Books Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2008
ISBN 10: 1554700973
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
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Hard Cover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Deines, Brian (illustrator). First Edition. Signed by the authors (Innes & Endrulat) on the half-title page (view pictures). Light creasing from page handling and light soil to outer edges. DJ has light edge/rub wear and light creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 24 x 26.1 x 1cm, wt600g Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 027615
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Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Brian Deines (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 75V91_95_1554700973