An original story based on the life of Wilfred Owen

A story written from the point of view of twins, who are able to travel back in time to witness events in history. World War 1 is visited through the events and speicifically the life of WIlfred Owen, his poems, passions, achievements and eventually his death two days before Armistice Day and his parents finding out on 11th November 1918.

A focal point for discussion in primary and seconday schools.

Chapter 1 - the stone pillar - looking at cenotaphs
Chapter 2 - training - looking at preparation for war
Chapter 3 - The Lie - looking at the meaning of Wilfred Owen’ poem, Dulce et Decorum Est
Chapter 4 - The Sentry - looking at the meaning of Wilfred Owen’ poem, The Sentry
Chapter 5 - Meeting Siegfried - the moment WIlfred Owen met Siegfried Sasoon
Chapter 6 - The pity of war, Wilfred recovering from injury
Chapter 7 - The cross, the incident that led to Wilfred Owen being awarded the George Medal
Chapter 8 - the 11th of the 11th, how Wilfred died and the signifiance of the dates
Chapter 9 - Remembered, the tomb of the unknown warrior at Westminster Abbey and of poet’s corner with Wilfred’s words