Metaphor:
* Page 57: "The war, Charlie felt, was a beast with a thousand teeth, and they were all bared and ready to tear him apart."
* This metaphor compares the war to a monstrous beast, highlighting its ferocity and the sense of overwhelming danger Charlie feels.
Simile:
* Page 112: "The shells came screaming in like angry wasps."
* This simile compares the sound and speed of the shells to wasps, emphasizing their destructive force and unpredictable nature.
Hyperbole:
* Page 143: "He felt a million needles pricking him all over, and a thousand hammers hitting his head at once."
* This hyperbole exaggerates the intensity of Charlie's pain and discomfort, emphasizing his suffering.
Personification:
* Page 100: "The wind howled like a wolf, its icy breath whipping against their faces."
* This personification gives the wind human-like qualities by attributing a howl and breath to it, conveying the harshness and coldness of the environment.
These are just a few examples, and Morpurgo uses many other literary devices throughout the novel to enhance the story's emotional impact and help readers understand the characters' experiences.