Boys and Girls in No Man's Land: Canadian Children and the First World War

`Boys and Girls in No Man's Land is the first sustained examination of how the First World War was perceived by and affected Canadian children, making it an important contribution to the social and cultural history of the war. Susan Fisher's grasp of the literature on the subject is excellent, while her accessible writing ensures that this book will appeal to a wide audience.'---Jonathan Vance, Department of History, University of Western Ontario

`Boys and Girls in No Man's Land is a solid, well-written contribution to the history of Canadian youth literature and the cultures of childhood. Susan Fisher analyses the popular literature and reading habits of children who lived through the First World War and considers how the memory of the war is used in contemporary writing for youth. Her discussion of patriotism and the different responses to war in British and American children's literature is particularly insightful.'---Gail Edwards, Department of History, Douglas College

`Readers will enjoy Boys and Girls in No Man's Land for its engaging examination of an important period in Canadian children's literary history. Susan Fisher's analysis of how the First World War was understood by a largely overlooked segment of the population is persuasive, well informed, and valuable.'---Leslie McGrath, Department Head, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library