This the short biography of Momcilo Gavric. It’s the middle
of World War I and his home in Serbia is destroyed by the Austro-Hungarian Army.
He is upset and sad but even as an 8 year old, he ran to find the Serbian
troops to lead them to his village for revenge. They let him stay in the army
and his mentored and taken care of. His is the youngest soldier to fight in
World War I.
This is a short story and presented almost in an easy
chapter book format, as if for 1st or 2nd graders, who do
often ask for war and battle books –so this could be an option for them. The
content is not too harsh, though some of the big details about the who’s and
why’s would be over their heads. Contain lots of illustrations and actual
photographs and a timeline at the end. Upper grade teachers presenting these
wars to their class, could use this as a quick opening story to introduce a
unit.
EL (K-3), EL – ADVISABLE Stephanie, Elementary School
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