An Anty-War Story

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The only ant with his own name, Douglas is born into the wonderful Antworld and dreams of one day joining the line to hunt out food. But his superiors have other plans for him: Douglas is to be a soldier. They tell him his job is all about parading, waving flags and wearing a uniform, but Douglas is about to discover that there is no glory in war. A humbling perspective on the First World War from master-storyteller Tony Ross. 'Uncompromisingly powerful' GUARDIAN 'Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow' KIRKUS the perfect way to address the idea of war with children ASSOCIATION OF ILLUSTRATORS

Reviews

"Uncompromisingly powerful" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
"Layered and shocking; to be read with the knowledge that a conversation on war will surely follow." * Kirkus Reviews *
"[A] slim book wielding disproportionate power" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Times Literary Supplement *
"...you fall in love with Douglas straight away...I'd recommend An Anty-War Story as the perfect way to address the idea of war with children." * Association of Illustrators *

Author Bio

Tony Ross has been illustrating books for over 40 years, and has been published all over the world. He is perhaps best known for his much-loved Little Princess series, which has been adapted for TV and is currently showing on Channel 5s Milkshake, and for his collaboration on David Walliams best-selling childrens books. Tonys books have been shortlisted for the The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Slug Needs a Hug) and the Kate Greenaway (Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers), and Tadpoles Promise won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize. He has been named as the best-selling illustrator in the UK for three years in a row, and he is the UKs libraries' most-borrowed illustrator. He lives in Macclesfield.