Writers of these short stories were inspired by various physical objects associated with the First World War. In this collection, writers draw on personal objects to bring the First World War to life. Contributors include David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Michael Morpurgo, and Marcus Sedgwick. The texts contain descriptions of war violence.

Originally published: London : Walker Books, 2014.

Our Jacko /Michael Morpurgo -- (Brodie helmet) -- Another kind of missing / A.L. Kennedy -- (Compass) -- Don't call it glory / Marcus Sedwick -- (Nose of a Zeppelin bomb) -- The country you called home / John Boyne -- (Recruitment poster) -- When they were needed most / Tracy Chevalier -- (Princess Mary's Gift Fund box) -- A world that has no war in it / David Almond -- (Soldier's writing case) -- A Harlem Hellfighter and his horn / Tanya Lee Stone -- (Sheet music) -- Maud's story / Adèle Geras -- (War-time butter dish) -- Captain Rosalie / Timothée de Fombelle -- (Victoria Cross) -- Each slow dusk / Sheena Wilkinson -- (School magazines) -- Little wars / Ursula Dubosarsky -- (French toy soldier).