Description
While fighting for England in World War I, Henry Friston sees odd sights–foreign lands and fighting armies and oceans that reach to the horizon. But it is even as under fire within the trenches at Gallipoli that he sees essentially the most odd sight of all: a tortoise. Inspired, he discovers the strength he must live on, and, together, he and his tortoise escape the battle. So begins the friendship of a life-time.
Based on true events and with charming illustrations, The Tortoise and the Soldier is a terrific story of war, courage, and friendship by Michael Foreman.