War and the Pity of War

by Neil Philip

Other authors: Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)

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Presents an illustrated collection of poems about the waste, horror, and futility of war as well as the nobility, courage, and sacrifice of individuals in wartime.

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Neil Philip	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
McCurdy, Michael	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1998)

The White Ravens (English / USA – 2000)

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Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection – 1999)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (1998)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (1998)

CCBC Choices (1998)

NCTE Books For You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High (14th Edition: 1997-1999)

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Presents an illustrated collection of poems about the waste, horror, and futility of war as well as the nobility, courage, and sacrifice of individuals in wartime.

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