This stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's acclaimed children's novel, winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year prize, relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young WWI soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past. Features an introductory essay by Morpurgo. Published to coincide with the release of a feature film version of Private Peaceful in fall 2012.