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Description
A beautifully crafted graphic novel, tracing the achievements of the Canadian Forces in the Second World War.
In 1914, Canada went to war as a subject of Britain. In 1939, it made the choice to fight all on its own.Canada at War follows the developments and setbacks, wins and losses, of a nation learning to stand up for itself in the midst of the most difficult war of the 20th century.
In graphic-novel format, fully illustrated and in full colour, Canada at War shows the growth of a nation's army, navy and air force through movingly depicted triumphs and tragedies. From the disheartening losses at Dieppe and Hong Kong through the Battle of the Atlantic and the invasion of Sicily, it focuses on the human dimension of the key battles and decisions that ultimately swung the war in the Allies' favour.
This poignant graphic account ends, after the victories of D-Day and Juno Beach and the liberation of Europe, with a final reckoning of the legacy these storied years have had on a country forged through war. Aimed at both adult and young adult readers, this very human history tells the stories behind some of this country's most distinguishing military moments.
Short-listed for the Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12
- Grade:
- 7
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
Editorial Reviews
"Keery and Wyatt's concise and visually enriched version of Canada's role and military experiences in that period and event include a simple reminder as well: the United States' great big (geographically) neighbor to the north is not an addendum to our own national experience and culture; Canada is a nation and state of its own, with diversifying edification for us 'Americans'...[Keery] provides a clear and focused accounting of Canada's participation on the Allies' behalf...Wyatt's expressive and brilliantly inked images individual politicians, military leaders, and landscapes, as well as common soldiers and sailors and pilots in frightening spaces and events..."
— School Library Journal
"In graphic-novel format, fully illustrated and in full colour, Canada at War shows the growth of a nation's army, navy and air force through movingly depicted triumphs and tragedies...Aimed at both adult and young adult readers, this very human history tells the stories behind some of this country's most distinguishing military moments."
— Brampton Guardian
"I found this an interesting graphic novel, well illustrated and something that I would imagine would make an excellent history primer for kids. Adults would also of course, enjoy the book...The full colour illustrations are excellent and stylistic..."
— Ottawa Citizen
"This account emphasizes the human dimension of the struggle and features clean, realistic color art with ample text blocks as well as dialog. Intended for both adults and young adults, this should be useful in history classes throughout North America in addition to appealing to WWII buffs and aficionados of war comics."
— Library Journal
"The lesson of Canada at War is of Canadian soldiers' bravery and perseverance amid harsh and brutal conditions."
— Winnipeg Free Press
"In Canada at War, author Paul Keery and illustrator Michael Wyatt have produced a winning combination that recounts Canada�s massive contribution to the Second World War. It is specially intended for those readers brought up on visual stimuli and who need more than text alone to convince them to read -- let alone enjoy a book...In seven chapters, Canada at War does an outstanding job of chronicling the efforts of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force in the major campaigns in which they fought."
— Chronicle Herald
