An epic First World War historical story of courage and friendship, new for 2025 and perfect for kids aged 9-12 * Based on the true story of Indian gunner Khudadad Khan, awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War * Told from four perspectives: a Belgian girl, a German boy, an Indian gunner and the walnut tree that shelters them all * Perfect for schools teaching the First World War * Jamila Gavin is the award-winning author of many children's books, including modern classic, Coram Boy, which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award and was a Tony-nominated play on Broadway and at the National Theatre. * Jamila's last book Never Forget You was The Times Children's Book of the Year 2022 Competition: Private Peaceful; When; The; Sky Falls; Skylarks; War; Came Home; Horse; Game; Five Children; Western Front; Charlotte Sometimes; Frightful First World War. Emma Carroll; SF Said; Natasha Farrant; Michael; Morpurgo; Foreman; Phil Earle; Hilary McKay; Ian Serraillier; Sufiya Ahmed; Hannah Gold; Kate Saunders; Penelope Farmer.