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The Royal Engineers, affectionately known as The Sappers, are renowned for being brave, resourceful and always on the front line in combat. However, the world at large is often oblivious to the key role they have played in war and in peace. This new children's adventure story brings The Sappers to life for kids aged 8-12. Blending fact and fiction we are introduced to the world of the Sappers and the key job that they do.This is shown through the activities of the six children who learn about The Royal Engineers, together in their group and at school. With the help of parents and teachers they become engaged in finding out all they can about this Army Corps. This gentle story draws the reader into the world of the children and The Sappers, about whom they are so eager to find out. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Moorse, whose fine paintings are much admired in Dorset, the book is a wonderful introduction for youngsters to the work of the British Army.

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Publié par	Troubador Publishing Ltd
Date de parution	01 novembre 2010
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781848769427
Langue	English

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THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR
Brian Warburton took up creative writing from the world of technology. Educated at Lytham, Lancashire he served as a 2/Lt. Royal Engineer in Southern Europe. He was released in 1948 to attend the University of Bristol, then he followed a career as a civil engineer. In retirement he began writing stories for children.
Anne Moorse took a degree in languages at University College, London. After teaching for many years, she began painting full-time in 1981 and exhibited widely. In Dorset she is known for her fine watercolours, many taking inspiration from people and places in everyday life.
SAPPERS
SIX
BRIAN WARBURTON
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANNE MOORSE
Copyright 2010 Brian Warburton
The moral right of the author has been asserted.
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For Sam and Zac, also Scott down under
Acknowledgements.
The author is grateful for help from Alan Croxford (RE ret d) and, on kid s logic, from Elayne Bennett.
He is most grateful for good advice and updates from serving Officers in The Corps of Royal Engineers.
Contents
1. What s in a name?
2. The whole show.
3. Trade Sense.
4. Specialists CAN-DO.
5. The School Project (Can do?)
6. And again so!
APPENDIX
1
What s in a name?
Groups of soldiers were marching along the High Street. Hundreds of people were there, on each side, because they wanted to watch. An old lady in the crowd was with her grandson, Harry. The last time I saw marching and a parade like this was when our boys came back, she said. And there were many horrors in that Second World War. I m not sure that I like to be reminded of it.
Not the same, replied Harry. These soldiers are all volunteers and they ve been invited to march through the town. As well as that, he added, this lot came home a short time ago and they had to struggle against an enemy in a dangerous country.
Maybe you re right, she agreed. And it s true. These soldiers have been through a very hard time. So let s give em a cheer!
Harry s grandma looked more closely at the groups as they came by. Nearly all of them were men. But a few women were amongst the parade.

Soldiers in column of threes march through the town. Harry and grandma watch.
Well now! she said. These are the Sappers. I can tell by their badges.
What s a Sapper? asked Harry.
Ha, she chirped. It would be good if you can find out about the Sappers. Now there s a mission for you!
Mission! said Harry. Come on Gran. Let s get real!
Later that day, Harry was at a friend s home with some of his mates. He was telling them about the parade in the High Street, also that his Grandma had noticed that some of the marchers were not infantry soldiers.