Description for ANZAC Boys
Paperback. A gripping historical tale set during World War One. Orphans Bert and Frank are sent as cheap labour to the colonies in Australia, but are separated before they arrive. When the Great War calls on ANZAC soldiers to raid Gallipoli, will the brothers find each other? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 9+ Illustrator(s): Cuthbertson, Ollie. Num Pages: 112 pages, Approx 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AR; YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 201 x 131 x 10. Weight in Grams: 194.
Orphans Bert and Frank are tragically torn apart when they are sent away to the British colonies. But when the War calls on soldiers to storm Gallipoli, will the battlefield also serve as a reunion for the two brothers? A stunning WW1 tale inspired by a true story.
When Bert and Frank Barker are taken from the Children's Home in London, the priests promise them a ... Read more
Then war breaks out, and fate brings the brothers together again – in a place more horrific than either of them could ever imagine.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781124345
SKU
KAC0000002
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Tony Bradman
Tony Bradman is a hugely prolific author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young people. He is a regular at all the major literary festivals, reviews for the Guardian and is the Chair of the Siobhan Dowd Trust. Tony is perhaps best-known for his Dilly the Dinosaur series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. ... Read more
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