The Only Girl in the World: A First World War Love Story cover

The Only Girl in the World: A First World War Love Story

Author: Drinkwater, Carol

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 6.2
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 36985
Points per Word 0.000162

Description

Dennis, a young English soldier fighting in France, meets Hélène, a young French girl during the First World War. It is love at first sight, but will their love endure through the war?

Quick Summary

A young English soldier and a French girl fall headfirst into love while bombs explode around them in the trenches of World War I, proving that even the darkest war can't stop the spark between two hearts. Kids will race through the pages to see if Dennis and Hélène can survive the chaos of war and keep their connection alive despite everything being torn apart around them. If your kid loves the historical romance and courage of "War Horse" by Michael Morpurgo, they'll be swept away by this tender yet thrilling wartime love story. This book is perfect for kids ages 10 and up in grades 5 through 8 who enjoy historical fiction with heart.