From Amazon reviews: History as it should be taught. There are all kinds of interesting facts that appeal to our disgustable (yes I know that's not really a word) sense of interest as humans. The cause of war, who was allies with whom, and why we hoped it would never happen again makes so much sense when read like this. A book for children? No. A book for everyone! Everyone who likes to learn facts and be entertained at the same time. Through wit, humour and true stories the author manages to make the First World War both interesting and poignant. ---------------------------- A very entertaining 'teen and tween'-oriented look at WWI, told with semi-lighthearted cartoons, and a 'dark' humor style that never gets too macabre, or just 'gross.' In this 'PC" era, when nobody really wants to discuss the more difficult aspects of history, Deary accomplishes just that, in a way that appeals to readers of any age! ---------------------------------------- These Horrible Histories books are terrific. They give a view of history different from textbooks - more of a "you are there" feeling. Liberal amounts of humor and "grossness" hold the interest of late-elementary to middle school aged kids - especially boys. The books are, however, very accurate and up to date on facts.