by Louis Pergaud · Livre de Poche · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782070334360
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«La Guerre des boutons» is the children's and young adult novel by Louis Pergaud, published by Livre de Poche in paperback format (330 pages, in French).
The action follows the war that the boys of Longueverne and Velrans wage against each other with almost military seriousness. Prisoners are stripped of buttons and laces, so that, to avoid being seen naked, they flee at a run. With Lebrac, Petit Gibus and Grand Gibus at the forefront, the narrative mixes humour, adventure and a raw expressiveness that portrays childhood without idealising it.
Special edition from the Folio Junior collection; includes a 32-page supplement with games, quizzes and observation exercises to deepen the reading.
Suitable for young readers who want to discover a French classic and don't mind direct language.
Louis Pergaud was a French novelist, war poet, and soldier, whose principal works were known as "Animal Stories" due to his featuring animals of the Franche-Comté in lead roles. His most notable work was the novel La Guerre des boutons (1912). It has been reprinted more than 30 times, and is included on the French high-school curriculum.
