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This is primarily a book for children but I read it with interest and appreciation. It's a child recording something for his own enjoyment - and Marcia Williams captures the voice perfectly. I often forgot that this wasn't written nearly a hundred years ago as I examined Archie's doodles or peeped into letters and postcards from the men serving abroad, so good is the reproduction. The book is a sheer delight. It's only 48 pages, but I've read full-length books which had much less to offer.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending this book to The Bookbag. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to read and review it. We also have a review of [[Les Miserables by Marcia Williams]].
Children interested in war will also enjoy [[Private Peaceful]] by [[:Category:Michael Morpurgo|Michael Morpurgo]]. If adults would like the story of some more famous Christmas carols we can recommend [[Carols from King's: The Stories of our Favourite Carols from King's College by Alexandra Coghlan]].
