Title: War and Peace
Description: Leo Tolstoy's epic Russian classic, retold in just 64 pages. First published in 1869, this novel is one of the most famous books in the world, and this simple but atmospheric retelling now makes it accessible for young readers. Set in Russia following the French invasion of Russia in 1812, as the Tsarist regime is succeeded by the Napoleonic era.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Historical fiction, Children's stories, History, Children's fiction, Soviet union, fiction
Places: Russia, 1801-1825 Alexander I
Time periods: Alexander I, 1801-1825