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The experiences of a private soldier in the British Army in India and Burma in the early years of the 20th century.
Billy Bunter is not numbered amongst the brightest pupils at his school - except for one rare talent - his remakable gift of ventriloquism! And the sole talent lands him in the worst trouble of his fat life - expulsion from his alma mater.
Frank Richards' 'Old-Soldier Sahib' is an illustrative recounting of a soldier's life, deeply rooted in the early 20th-century military experience. The narrative style is candid and unembellished, immersing the reader into the gritty reality of a soldier's routine and camaraderie, as well as the brutalities of war. In its literary context, this work serves as a raw and authentic reflection of its era, eschewing romanticism for a tone that captures the unvarnished perspective of a common soldier. As part of DigiCat Publishing's repertoire, the text is presented with great reverence, ensuring that Richards' original prose is meticulously preserved and accessible for modern audiences, both as a...
'...the greatest account of trench warfare....' --Phil Carradice, BBC Arguably the greatest of all published memoirs of the Great War, Old Soldiers Never Die is Private Frank Richards' classic account of the war from the standpoint of the regular soldier, and a moving tribute to the army that died on the Western Front in 1914. In this remarkable tale, Richards recounts life in the trenches as a member of the famous Royal Welch Fusiliers, with all its death and camaraderie, in graphic detail, vividly bringing to life the trials and tribulations faced by the ordinary rank and file.
Collecting Material From Franklin Richards: Son Of A Genius, Everybody Loves Franklin, Spring Break, March Madness!, April Fools!, Sons Of Geniuses, Schools Out!, Super Summer Spectacular, Fall Football Fiasco!, Dark Reigning Cats And Dogs And Happy Franksgiving! A birthday surprise from his future self kicks off an eventful year for the son of a genius! With best pal H.E.R.B.I.E. by his side, Franklin Richards loves making mischief with his Fantastic fathers inventions but can any of them make school go by faster? Katie Power wants to be Franklins Valentine as he navigates a basketball brouhaha and an April Fools fiasco! But will Franklins nemesis Kristoff ruin his summer fun in the sun? As baseball season gives way to football fever, Franklin has tricks and treats planned for Halloween but hell soon find interdimensional turkey trouble and a Christmas time warp!
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It's been five years since Rose's mother Kathy went missing and, after recent events, all Rose wants to do is get on with her life. Which means taking a break from her complicated stepbrother, Joshua. Then police officer Henry Thompson comes calling with bad news: a body has been found buried in the garden of Rose's old house. A body that has lain undiscovered for five years. The body of a missing teenage girl. With Kathy and Brendan implicated in her death, Rose and Joshua have one last chance to clear their parents' names. But if they fail, the consequences will be deadly . . .