Book excerpt: The Red Cross Girls with the Russian Army' is part of a series of youth fiction books by American author Margaret Vandercook. It is set during the First World War and follows the experiences of the brave girls in the Red Cross as they tend to the sick and wounded. First published in 1916, this is not only an entertaining read, but also gives an insight into how the Great War was depicted in contemporary literature. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.