Apr 24, 2019 jim eldridge a the trenches my story zombies pdf read online. If youre not into war, you may still like the book because it has a lot action and adventure and helps you to understand what people went through. The great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself taking part in the deadly big push forward. May 05, 2016 by jim eldridge although this is aimed at youngsters, as an adult reader, i have enjoyed several of the my story books and the trenches was no different. It s and billy stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near ypres the great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself taking part in the deadly big push forward but he is shocked to discover that the bullets of his fellow soldiers aren t just aimed at the enemy it was realy sad at some bits. The trenches by jim eldridge available from rakuten kobo. Trenches by jim eldridge used very good 9780439994224. Once they get into training billy gets moved into a. In the story he goes to war in france to lay cables for communication. Jim eldridge is a wellknown author, some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the the trenches my story book, this is one of the most wanted jim eldridge author readers around the world. For those of you unfamiliar with the my story books they enable the reader to experience history through the eyes of a fictional person who was there in at the time. The great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself taking part in the deadly big push. Its 1917 and billy stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near ypres. Billy stevens, the western front 19141918 by jim eldridge.
Ive changed from billy stevens, the innocent boy from carlisle, to billy stevens, a man whose mind is still filled with memories of terrible sights that i. Jim eldridge born november 1944 is an english radio, film and television screenwriter with hundreds of radio and tv scripts broadcast in the united kingdom and across the world in a career spanning over 30 years. From parents evening to the pta, and from supply teachers to staff room squabbles, every day brings fresh challenges for headmaster mr beeston. See all books authored by jim eldridge, including the trenches. Jim eldridge has 215 books on goodreads with 8624 ratings. Alone in the trenches tells the incredible true story of a young girl lost in the trenches and how the soldiers she met there helped her find her family. Jim eldridge, author of the trenches, on librarything. The great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself taking part in the. About jim eldridge jim eldridge was a teacher before becoming a fulltime writer his writing credits include episodes for the seminal childrens tv drama grange hill and the novelisation of noel clarkes kidulthood and 4.
Jim eldridge its 1917 and billy stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near ypres. The trenches is set in 1917 and is the story of billy stevens a telegraph operator stationed near ypres. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. It all began just five years ago, but in those five years everything has changed. The trenches billy stevens western front 1914 1918 jim. Jim eldridge books list of books by author jim eldridge. Part of the millionselling my story series that brings the past into the real world, giving it. Jim eldridge is the awardwinning author of the trenches, flying ace and armada in the boys strand of the my story series. A first world war soldier, 19141918 1 by eldridge, jim isbn. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. After joining, he is put in the royal engineers because of his previous profession.
The book is about a young soldier from the first world war. Trenches is set in 1917 and is the story of billy stevens, a telegraph operator, stationed near ypres. But he is shocked to discover that the bullets of his fellow soldiers arent just aimed at the enemy. He is a telegraph engineer, he has a best friend called rob who is in the infantry and another friend called alf. Billy stevens, the western front, 19141918, and roman invasion. The trenches my story by jim eldridge fantastic fiction. Part of the millionselling my story series that brings the past into the real world, giving it a truly human touch. The part on christmas day i really liked because it told me a lot i didnt know. If you like war, you should read the book because there is a lot of history in it.
The book was first published in april 2002 by scholastic uk. It s and billy stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near ypres the great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself taking part in the deadly big push forward but he is shocked to discover that the bullets of his fellow soldiers aren t just aimed at the enemy it was realy sad at some bits how his. Jim eldridge began his career as a teacher, becoming a fulltime writer in 1987. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Scholastic canada ltd isbn 9780439938822 paperback 144 pages. The trenches by jim eldridge, 9781407165721, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The trenches is a my story book written by jim eldridge. The author, jim eldridge, demonstrates the naive innocence of many young men who marched off to the first world war.
I have never read a book from jim eldridge but i would like to read another. The trenches by jim eldridge overdrive rakuten overdrive. Jim eldridge was a teacher before becoming a fulltime writer his writing credits include episodes for the seminal childrens tv drama grange hill and the novelisation of noel clarkes kidulthood and 4. Once they get into training billy gets moved into a engineering group. Billy stevens goes to war in the trenches as an innocent boy and comes back as a man. The trenches, my story by jim eldridge 97814076738. Read download my story the trenches pdf pdf download. The trenches my story by jim eldridge book cover, description, publication history. The trenches by jim eldridge, 9781407198842, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Jim eldridge a the trenches my story zombies pdf read. I have never read a book from jim eldridge but i would like to read another one of his books. Jim eldridge born november 1944 is an english radio, film and television screenwriter with.
He has written more than 30 books, including armada, desert danger, flying ace and spy smuggler in the my story series. Created by awardwinning writer jim eldridge, it follows the headmaster and staff of an innercity primary as they deal with unruly pupils, problem parents, school governors and ofsted inspectors. Previously he worked as a scriptwriter and wrote books for children and young adults. Billy and his childhood friend, rob matthews, enlist in the british army in 1917. The trenches, by jim eldridge, is about steve and his story of going to world war i. As a scriptwriter he had over 250 tv and 250 radio scripts broadcast in the uk and internationally. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The trenches por jim eldridge disponible en rakuten kobo. The details about wii, it was like i was there in the war fighting inside my head but i was at home reading it at some parts it was angry at the book but when billys best friend died i was just sad shot down by his own comrad for being a coward because of.
The trenches is told in first person from the perspective of teenager, billy stevens. A first world war soldier, 19141918 1 by jim eldridge isbn. Jim eldridge is the author of many books for children, including titles in the my story series, the warpath books, and how to handle grownups. This book is about billy stevens when he signs up to fight in world war 1. He has had 250 tv scripts broadcast in the uk and internationally for childrens and teen television, and is also the creator and writer of radio 4s longrunning comedydrama series, king street junior.
Why you have to wait for some days to get or get the the trenches billy stevens western front 1914 1918 jim eldridge wedding album that. The trenches billy stevens western front 1914 1918 jim eldridge. In that time ive lost good friends, and made new ones. Its 1917 and billy stevens is a telegraph operator stationed near. Billy stevens, the western front, 19141918 by jim eldridge, in very good condition. He was the creator and writer of radio 4s longrunning. File type pdf the trenches billy stevens western front 1914 1918 jim eldridge the trenches billy stevens western front 1914 1918 jim eldridge.
Since 2016 jim eldridge has concentrated on writing historical crime fiction for adults. Buy the trenches by jim eldridge from waterstones today. I really like this book because it tells you a lot about what happened ion the trenches and what happened on christmas day. It was republished three times in may 2008, january 2014, and may 2016 with new cover art. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The great war has been raging for three years when billy finds himself. The book is about two best friends billy and rob who sign up for ww1. Billy stevens, the western front 19141918 in childrens books. By jim eldridge although this is aimed at youngsters, as an adult reader, i have enjoyed several of the my story books and the trenches was no different.
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