The Button War
The Button War
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Poland • 1910s
2018
YA
10-14 years
540L
Super Short Summary
The Button War by Avi is a historical novel set during World War I, focusing on a group of boys in a small Polish village who engage in a dangerous competition to obtain military buttons. The rivalry escalates as the boys strive for dominance, reflecting the tensions and impacts of war on their lives.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Button War by Avi is a gripping historical novel set during World War I, capturing the brutal reality of war through the eyes of young boys. The book excels in portraying the loss of innocence and the impact of conflict on youth. While praised for its intense atmosphere and realistic depiction, some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, its vivid narrative is compelling yet sobering.
Who Should Read The Button War?
A reader who enjoys The Button War by Avi is likely drawn to historical fiction, especially stories set during World War I. They appreciate tales of friendship, rivalry, and bravery among youth. Fans of War Horse and Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo would also find this book appealing.
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The book The Button War by Avi was inspired by his father’s experiences in Poland during World War I, giving the story an authentic historical backdrop.
Avi’s writing process often includes drafting the story in longhand before typing it out, a method he used for The Button War to maintain a deep connection with the narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
Poland • 1910s
2018
YA
10-14 years
540L
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