One step ahead, Jack

This enchanting, beautifully illustrated, story version of Edith Cavell's life and faith, especially her brave work as a nursing matron in Brussels during WW1, and subsequent execution by firing squad, offers an ideal introduction to this poignant and challenging History topic. 

Jack's enthralling story - Edith loved dogs and had a special bond with her faithful mongrel Jack. She mentions him in final letters written from prison before her execution. In this story children can befriend Jack from the moment he comes to live at the hospital in Brussels and see the First World War unfold through his eyes. Jack also helps children to encounter the sad end of Edith's story sensitively.