Topic : "Australians at war "
Books about Australians at war
Total Results : 122
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2548 : 1914 by Masson, Sophie Louis and Thomas are on holiday in Sarajevo, enjoying the privileges of life in a diplomat's family. But, when a bomb explodes and the heir to the Austrian Empire is assassinated, Europe descends into war. Louis travels to the front as a war correspondent. In northern France, he witnesses the war's first battles and the beginning of trench warfare. Louis' friends join the war effort too, with and against each other. 7-9 booklist |
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6358 : 1915 by Murphy, Sally When Australia supported Britain in its fight against Germany, young teacher Stan Moore was one of the first to join up, swapping the classroom for adventure in Europe. But the 11th Battalion was sent, with the newly formed Anzac Corp, to Gallipoli where Stan confronted the hard lessons of war. The conditions were dismal and death was everywhere. So, too, were times of humour and bravery. 7-9 booklist |
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2943 : 1915 Do you dare: Jimmy's war by Clark, Sherryl Jimmy's Dad died two years ago and older brother Arthur is in Egypt preparing enthusiastically for battle. Twelve year old Jimmy is now the man of the house. As Mum's health is fragile, Jimmy is forced to leave school and become the breadwinner, scraping together barely enough to cover minimal food and the rent. When Arthur returns, badly injured, Jimmy's life gets even harder, although there's still time for football. 5-6 booklist |
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20393 : 1916 by Tucker, Alan The artillery bombardment did not let up for days. How anyone, on either side, could still be alive, was beyond me. The stream of casualties soon turned into a river, a raging, flooded river. The 'cooee' call to arms takes Syd from the Mallee to the fields of France. As part of the mobile veterinary unit, his horses are trained for war but face new and deadly weapons. Battle-weary diggers, shipped from Gallipoli are joined by fresh recruits from home, are met by a formidable enemy at Fromelles and along the River Somme, in a year that will be forged in legend and memory, in the trenches and the conscription battles at home. 7-9 booklist |
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3804 : 1917 by Gardiner, Kelly The war in France rages in the skies, and support for the war in Australia turns cold. Alex flies high above the trenches of the Western Front, while a world away his sister Maggie finds herself in the midst of political upheaval. Somehow, both must find the courage to fight on. 7-9 booklist |
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20616 : Alfred's war by Bin Salleh, Rachel & Fry, Samantha (ill) Alfred was just a young man when he was injured and shipped home from France. Neither honoured as a returned soldier or offered government support afforded to non-Indigenous servicemen, Alfred took up a solitary life walking the back roads - billy tied to his swag, finding work where he could. 5-6 booklist |
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5602 : Alice and the Apple Blossom Fair by Bell, Davina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1918 and Alice has never felt lonelier. Her father is missing at sea, her brother, Teddy, is away at war and she's not allowed to speak to her best friend anymore. Alice tries to forget her worries by having a stall at the Apple Blossom Fair. But, when strange events start happening in the town, everything goes wrong. Alice just wants the war to be over and for her life to be the same again. 5-6 booklist |
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2281 : Along the road to Gundagai by O'Hagan, Jack & McLean, Andrew (ill) The words of this familiar song Australian song have inspired the illustrations to tell the story of young soldiers away fighting in World War I. Topics /
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25945 : Amazing facts about Australia's early settlers by Parish, Steve & Cox, Karin Australia is home to both an ancient, Indigenous culture and a young European influence. While their coexistence has been far from peaceful, both groups have proven to be tenacious, resourceful and resilient. Australia is the only country founded solely to contain convicts. Topics /
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8316 : Ancestry: Stories of multicultural ANZACS by Siers, Robyn & Walker, Carlie Australians from a wide range of cultural backgrounds served together during the First World War. They wore the same uniform and experienced the same conditions and hardships. For many, wartime service gave them the equality that was not available in Australian society, either before or after the war. These stories about multicultural ANZACS draw on the Australian War Memorial's diverse collection, and include private records, photographs, works of art and relics. 7-9 booklist |
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3018 : And the band played Waltzing Matilda by Bogle, Eric & Whatley, Bruce (ill) Eric Bogle's famous but depressing anti-war song about the Battle of Gallipoli was written in 1971, inspired by the Vietnam War and the lukewarm response of the Australian public to the returning soldiers. It explores the futility of war with haunting power. The accompanying illustrations are graphic and certainly do not glorify war. A timely story for every generation. 7-9 booklist |
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53254 : Angel of Kokoda by Wilson, Mark Kari knows a lot about his jungle home but he doesn't know why there is fighting in the village of Kokoda. When Kari finds a wounded Australian soldier, he knows he cannot leave him. They must retreat along the Kokoda Track with the enemy following. 7-9 booklist |
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5318 : Animal heroes by Hill, Anthony Short stories about animals involved in Australian armed conflicts, from WWI to more recent times. The animals display bravery under fire, mateship and loyalty, the same attributes shown by the ANZACs. 7-9 booklist |
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601786 : Anzac billy, The by Saxby, Claire & Jackson, Mark & Potter, Heather (ill) I'm filling our Anzac billy. It's full of Dad's favourite things. A billy cannot be posted, delivered on a bike or sent in a car, truck or train. It has to be loaded on a ship with all those Anzac billies for all the soldiers. K-2 booklist |
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59878 : Anzac biscuits by Cummings, Phil & Swan, Owen (ill) A young father is away at war, his wife and daughter waiting at home, sometimes making Anzac biscuits. Life at war is grey and cold, but opening the tin of biscuits from home brings comfort. K-2 booklist |
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26566 : ANZAC heroes by Gill, Maria & Ivancic, Marco (ill) From nurse and pilot to soldier and spy, find out about thirty ANZAC heroes, who risked everything, left everything and lost everything as they participated in World Wars l and ll. 5-6 booklist |
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46921 : ANZAC sons: Five brothers on the Western Front by Marlow Paterson, Allison The Great War was a senseless tragedy that brought sorrow to families all over the world. This is the story five brothers who served, compiled from over five hundred letters and postcards, written from the battle front. From the training grounds of Victoria, Egypt and England, to the Western Front battlefields, this compelling, true story was compiled by the granddaughter of a surviving brother. This is a story of mateship, bravery and sacrifice, and a heartbreaking account of a family torn apart by war. 5-6 booklist |
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46892 : Anzac tale, An by Starke, Ruth & Holfeld, Greg (ill) What the friends first thought would be an adventure soon turns to disaster. The day after landing at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, more than 2000 Anzacs are dead. As the campaign drags on, life for Wally and Roy becomes a battle of endurance against a plucky enemy, a hostile landscape, flies, fleas, cold and disease. 7-9 booklist |
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4158 : Anzac tree, The by Booth, Christina In 1916, two brothers planted two trees on their farm. They then headed far away to France to fight in the Great War. The Anzac tree tells the story of a century of Australian generations who went to war, and the story of those who were left behind. 3-4 booklist |
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20 : Anzacs at Gallipoli, The: a story for Anzac Day by Pugsley, Chris & Lockyer, John A simply written, moving account of Australian and New Zealand soldiers' dramatic experiences at Gallipoli, which includes extracts from their letters and diaries, along with graphic photographs. Usually read by students in years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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7083 : Archie's letter: an Anzac Day story by Flanagan, Martin & Walters, Ainsley (ill) The story of an ordinary man who went to fight in World War II. It tells how he dealt with his wartime experiences, how, at the age of ninety one, he agreed to meet a group of elderly Japanese women interested in world peace, and how he could never forget the young men who were with him during the war and who didn't come back. 5-6 booklist |
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10569 : Audacity: stories of heroic Australians in wartime by Walker, Carlie & Hatherly, Brett (ill) The eleven Australians featured may not have used the word 'audacity' to describe their acts of bravery, for which they won awards and honours. But, each of them took risks in wartime, helping others against extreme dangers which could have cost them their lives. Stories of soldiers, prisoners of war, nurses, airmen and sailors are told, with the backdrop of the many wars involving Australia over the last one hundred years. 5-6 booklist |
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660483 : Australia remembers by Paterson, Allison Every year there are special days when we remember all those who have fought in the past to keep Australia free and those who still fight today to keep us safe. On 25 April - Anzac Day - and on 11 November - Remembrance Day - we stop to think about those people and how much they have done for us. Australia Remembers presents a detailed explanation of the origins and traditions of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, exploring both their connections and significance to young Australians today. 5-6 booklist |
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20752 : Battlefield: one boy's war by Tucker, Alan Barry Blacker is desperate to join the army like his older brother Jack, who is in a Japanese POW camp. He practises drills on the family farm in Cowra and spies on the Japanese prisoners in the camp nearby. When some of the prisoners escape, Barry's attempt to be a hero has devastating consequences. 7-9 booklist |
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3019 : Beach they called Gallipoli, The by French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill) This book is about Gallipoli, the place, and what happened on Gallipoli Beach, from the ANZACS first landing in April to their retreat in December 1915. Images, memorabilia, illustrations and photographs enrich the recount of the months that followed the landing. Includes images that may trouble some readers. A challenging read; usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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4460 : Bessie's war by Bell, Krista & Elliot, Belinda (ill) Bessie is cross. Everyone else seems to have a role to play in the war effort and she wants to help too. But what can a young girl in Australia do to help the soldiers all the way over in Europe? 3-4 booklist |
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15134 : Billy Mack's war by Roy, James When Captain Mack is released from prison camp at the end of the war, no-one is sure what to expect, least of all his son Billy. He might be the same man who went off to war full of hope and pride or his experiences may have changed him forever. 5-6 booklist |
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846195 : Blood, sweat & steel by McGrath, Curtis & Phelps, James In 2012, Combat Engineer Curtis McGrath was serving in the Australian Army in Afghanistan when, in the line of duty, he stepped on a land mine. Just months later, Curtis was up and walking on prosthetic legs, motivated by the opportunity to march with his unit in their welcome-home ceremony. Kayaking gave him a new sense of purpose and a year later, Curtis captained the Australian team at the inaugural Invictus Games in London, founded by Prince Harry for wounded, injured or ill veterans. Then, within four years of his injury, Curtis won gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Now a ten-time world champion gold medallist, Curtis is passionate about the power of sport to transform lives, he's ready at last to share his extraordinary story, and how he has approached every setback and challenge with courage, resilience, humour and grit. Usually read by students in years 9, 10, or above. 9plus booklist |
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18998 : Blue-eyed Aborigine, The by Hayes, Rosemary After the shipwreck of the Batavia off Western Australia in 1629, a cabin boy and a soldier were involved in a grisly, notorious mutiny. Most mutineers were hanged but the two men were marooned on the mainland, becoming Australia's first European settlers. No trace of them was ever found. Later European explorers reported seeing Aboriginal Australians with blue eyes. This novel suggests what might have happened in between. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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33112 : Click go the shears by Ingpen, Robert (ill) The Australian song is probably the most wide spread and enduring of the old-time shearers' songs. The tune came from an American Civil War song, Ring the Bell, Watchman, and was written by Henry Lawson. The song was first published in written format in 1946 and versions don't seem to differ much. The version in this book is as sung by A L Lloyd in the 1950s. Topics /
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33127 : Comradeship: stories of friendship and recreation in wartime by Cusack, Kathleen & Hatherley, Brett (des) Millions of Australians have been affected by war. Many servicemen and servicewomen have faced extraordinary dangers, while their loved ones waiting at home suffered months, and even years, of uncertainty. Yet, despite the difficulties, a strong sense of shared experience, friendship, and camaraderie often developed. 7-9 booklist |
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40861 : Creforce: the Anzacs and the battle of Crete by Tzobanakis, Stella In 1941, Germany launched an airborne invasion of Crete, expecting to meet little resistance from the Allies. But, they were mistaken. Australian, New Zealand and Greek soldiers, and the people of Crete, battled for ten days and the bonds between the Anzac and the Cretans have lasted for generations. War violence included. Usually read by students in years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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96287 : Dangerous days: the true story of a digger's great escape by Brough, Ernest At nineteen, Ern signs up for the army to fight with the ANZACs. By twenty two, he is a prisoner of war. Ern and his mates are determined to escape and join their comrades in war. 7-9 booklist |
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25920 : Day to remember, A by French, Jackie & Wilson, Mark (ill) A moving look at the history of Australia's and New Zealand's involvement in warfare through the lens of a single day - Anzac Day - revisited on notable years between 1915 and 2012. 5-6 booklist |
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7330 : Deadly D & Justice Jones: Making the team by Prince, Scott & Hartley, David Dylan has an amazing power. It attracts the attention of the Brisbane Broncos football team, where Dylan becomes known as Deadly D. 5-6 booklist |
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32975 : Decision: Stories of leadership in the services by Cole-Adams, Jennet & Gauld, Judy, Hatherley, Brett (des) We all make decisions every day that shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greater significance. Many Australians over the past century of service have demonstrated leadership with the decisions they have made. 7-9 booklist |
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5902 : Digger by Dumbleton, Mike & Cowcher, Robin (ill) Digger is the story of one toy kangaroo, one Australian soldier and two girls, in two countries on opposite sides of a world at war. It is a quiet reminder of the casualties of war, and a tribute to the French schoolchildren who once tended the graves of Australian soldiers who died on the Western Front in the heroic battle for Villers Bretonneux in April 1918. K-2 booklist |
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14094 : Digger the dog who went to war by Wilson, Mark Inspired by a true story, a young soldier smuggles his dog onto his troop ship when he leaves to fight in World War I. Together they face the triumphs and tragedies of the Western Front. 5-6 booklist |
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3020 : Donkey who carried the wounded, The by French, Jackie An inspiring read about the famous partnership of Simpson and his donkey. Written in the voices of Jack and the donkey, their story, and the horrors and comradeship, of Gallipoli, come to life. 5-6 booklist |
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1247 : Evan's Gallipoli by Greenwood, Kerry Evan is 14 when his father decides they should deliver some comforting goods to the Allied soldiers. They are ill-prepared for the danger, horrors and hardship they will encounter at war. 5-6 booklist |
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13398 : Eventual poppy day by Hathorn, Libby Living one hundred years apart, two seventeen year old men are artists and share a love of painting. In 1915, Maurice enlists to fight in World War l and his story allows us to see the brutality and futility of war, as well as the friendship and loyalty that develops. A century later, it is Maurice's diary, preserved in a tin box, that saves his deeply-troubled nephew, Oliver, from entering a downward spiral. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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49269 : Fair dinkum war, The by Cox, David A look at life in Australia through the eyes of a primary school boy during World War II. The excitement of seeing the American soldiers and tanks, the concept of black-outs, bomb shelters and ration coupons are explained. 3-4 booklist |
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53305 : Feathered soldiers by Farrer, Vashti & Small, Mary & Alger, Elizabeth (ill) Pigeons may be taken for granted but they have played a very important part particularly for Australia during World War II. One pigeon flew sixty-four kilometres in fifty minutes through a storm to save a shipload of ammunition. Amusing drawings highlight fascinating facts and true stories in this illustrated tribute to Australia's wartime messenger pigeons. 5-6 booklist |
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35563 : Fighting stingrays, The by Mitchell, Simon Charlie, Masa and Alf are best mates - loyal and adventurous. They're the Fighting Stingrays. In between school, swimming and fishing on idyllic Thursday Island, they have a ripper time role-playing bombing missions and other war games. But when Japan enters World War II, the Fighting Stingrays are told that one of their own is now the real-life enemy. Drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the Torres Strait, their friendship and loyalties are tested as the threat of invasion looms closer. 5-6 booklist |
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10501 : Flapper, VC by Wilson, Mark Flapper is an Australian carrier pigeon during World War II. Sent off to war in the Pacific, Flapper is deep in the jungle on Manus Island, on patrol, when he has to evade enemy fire and deliver the message that will save the soldiers to whom Flapper has been assigned. 3-4 booklist |
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844947 : Flying angel, The by Bennett, Vicki & Suwannakit, Tull (ill) Inspired by the life of one remarkable nurse and the Australian "Flying Angels" who risked their lives to rescue and treat injured Australian soldiers during World War 2. 3-4 booklist |
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1932 : Forgotten pearl, The by Murrell, Belinda When Chloe visits her Grandma Poppy, she learns just how close the Second World War came to destroying her family. In 1941, Poppy lived in Darwin, far from the war. When Japan attacked, everything Poppy held dear was threatened. Her brother was taken prisoner-of-war and her home town became a war zone. Poppy and her mother fled to Sydney, only to find that the danger followed them there. 5-6 booklist |
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1919 : Forward march by Mattingley, Christobel & Kennett, David (ill) On ANZAC Day in Australia, people of all ages and nationalities gather at war memorials for the dawn service and line city streets to watch the march. This national day of mourning and commemoration honours the men and women who returned from war, and those who did not. 5-6 booklist |
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12013 : Frieda, a new Australian by Musgrove, Marianne Frieda, her sickly mother and her father travel from Germany to Australia, looking for a better life. Nervous and excited about Adelaide, a drought-stricken town with hordes of flies and barefoot children, Frieda is keen to make friends. But, as the First World War takes hold, the Germans are now seen as the enemy. Rumours begin to circulate that Frieda's father is a spy. Frieda has her own battles to fight. She begins to wonder whether she should change her name and hide all trace of her culture. 5-6 booklist |
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3978 : Fromelles: Australia's bloodiest day at war by Wilkinson, Carole The first shots were fired at eleven am on 19 July 1916. The Battle of Fromelles lasted less than twenty-four hours and, when it was over, more than five thousand Australian soldiers had been killed, wounded or taken prisoner. More soldiers died at Fromelles than in the Boer, Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Almost a century later, the attention of the world has once again turned to Fromelles. Usually read by students in Years 9,10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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2336 : Gallipoli by Greenwood, Kerry & White, Annie (ill) Dawn approaches on 25 April 1915 and ANZACs Bluey and Dusty sail towards Gallipoli. As their ship gets closer, the two friends hear the noise of battle. Will they be brave enough for what lies ahead of them. 5-6 booklist |
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12371 : Gallipoli story, The by Carlyon, Patrick At Gallipoli, in 1915, the courageous ANZACs faced the brave Turks in the First World War. Instead of adventure and glory, they meet the sheer brutality of war. Emotional quotes about separation from family, harrowing experiences and loss of friends. 7-9 booklist |
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1790 : Gallipoli: The landing by Dolan, Hugh & Gardiner, Mal In graphic novel format, the truth about the assault on Gallipoli in 1915 is revealed. Rather than being a botched attack, planned by indifferent British generals, the Gallipoli campaign was carefully thought out and included an amphibious attack on the beach by ANZAC officers. 7-9 booklist |
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4904 : Ghost by the billabong, The by French, Jackie When seventeen year old Jed Kelly turns up at Drinkwater Station, claiming to be the great-granddaughter of Matilda Thompson's dying husband, she has no evidence and won't even reveal her real name. Badly-wounded Vietnam War veteran, Nicholas, is haunted by ghosts and his changed life. As Jed settles in to life on the Station, she feels part of a real family for the first time. Her secrets remain hidden, for now. Set during the turbulence of the late 1960s, a time of hippies, anti-war demonstrations and Australia's vital role in the unforgettable first moon walk. 7-9 booklist |
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52669 : Girl from Snowy River, The by French, Jackie It is 1919 and World War I casts its shadow across Australia, particularly for orphaned sixteen-year-old Flinty McAlpine. The man Flinty loves returned from war so changed and distant. Her brother Andy 'gone with cattle', leaving Flinty in charge of their younger brother and sister and with the threat of eviction from the farm she loves. A brumby muster held under the watchful eye of the legendary Clancy of the Overflow offers hope. 7-9 booklist |
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28007 : Grandfather's war, My by Harper, Glyn & Cooper, Jenny (ill) Sarah loves spending time with her Grandpa, but she knows there is a part of his life that makes him sad. When he was a young man he fought in the Vietnam War. Sarah wants to find out more and her Grandpa shares a story of bravery and friendship, and what impact war has on everyone. 3-4 booklist |
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903376 : Great Gallipoli escape, The by French, Jackie Sixteen-year-old Nipper and his Gallipoli mates Lanky, Spud, Bluey and Wallaby Joe are starving, freezing and ill-equipped. By November 1915 they know that there is more to winning a war than courage. The Gallipoli campaign has been lost. Nipper has played cricket with the Turks in the opposing dug-out, dodged rocket fire and rescued desperate and drowning men when the blizzard snow melted. Based on the extraordinary last weeks of the Gallipoli campaign, this is the fascinating story of how 150,000 men, their horses and equipment were secretly moved to waiting ships without a single life lost. 5-6 booklist |
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568907 : Happiness box, The: A wartime book of hope by Greenwood, Mark & McLean, Andrew In 1942, Sergeant 'Griff' Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness. Open this book and learn the true and inspirational story of the making of the Happiness Box book. 5-6 booklist |
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9799 : Harry's war by Heffernan, John A mystery surrounds Harry's late father, a Vietnam veteran. Grandfather knows but he won't say, and no-one in Harry's family wants to have anything to do with Grandpa. Harry spends a lot of time recording Grandpa's memories of heroic action in World War ll. After Grandpa addresses Harry's class at school, the mystery is solved, leaving Harry devastated. Some adult themes and coarse language in context. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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1019856 : Heavy as a mountain by Connolly, Vincent A WWII Japanese airman in the two greatest battles fought on Australian soil, shamed by his capture, faces a dilemma - uphold the honour of his family or risk the life of his young wife? Duty is heavy as a mountain, death as light as a feather. He conceals his true name to protect his family. Suicide is a possibility, but he's drawn away from his military indoctrination by experiences with ordinary Australians, drawn towards living out his own individuality. But the young bride he left behind had vowed she would kill herself if he died. He could write to tell her he lives, but would that reveal his cowardice, shame his family? A tale of the Australian WWII experience, seen through the eyes of this deeply troubled man. 7-9 booklist |
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8826 : Heroes of the Kokoda track by Brasch, Nicolas In 1942, a World War II campaign between Australia and Japan occurred on a track, the Kokoda Trail. The track begins in Kokoda, in Papua New Guinea, and winds its way through rugged mountains towards Port Moresby. The Kokoda Track is only one hundred kilometres long but the tropical conditions made it a mudslide. Australian troops were ill-equipped and unprepared, and completely outnumbered. 5-6 booklist |
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65776 : Heroes of Tobruk by Mulligan, David When World War II is declared in 1939, Peter and his friend, Tony, put their ages up and enlist in the Australian army. Written as diary entries, giving a gripping and informative insight into their experiences in the Middle East, particularly at Tobruk. Provides a clear picture of the challenges and horrors of war. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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7316 : Hey Jack: The lost reindeer by Rippin, Sally Jack can't wait to give his best friend, Billie, her Christmas present. He made it himself. But, Billie's present for him so much cooler. 3-4 booklist |
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7004 : Hunting elephants by Roy, James Harry and his family head out to the country for Uncle Frank's fourth wedding. Family tensions are high and there is mystery about his uncle's experiences in the Vietnam War. Harry also has his own scars and issues to deal with around the death of his brother. A story about finding truth in unlikely places and moving on. 7-9 booklist |
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2266 : I was only nineteen by Schumann, John & Smith, Craig (ill) The unforgettable lyrics about the Vietnam War are etched in our memories and brought to life in this picture book. 7-9 booklist |
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3923 : Invisible war, the by Wild, Ailsa & Hutchings, Ben (ill) While treating a patient with dysentery, Sister Annie Barnaby encounters a strain of lethal bacteria. As the invaders journey deep into her gut, the resident microbes must fight to survive and Annie's life hangs in the balance. Enter the phage, a deadly viral predator, ready to wage war to protect their host. Created by an expert team of scientists, artists, educators, writers and historians, The Invisible war is a story like no other. 7-9 booklist |
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2064 : Jack's bugle by Bell, Krista & Elliott, Belinda (ill) Aidan leaves the farm to join the war, along with his bugle. He is excited by the promise of travel, adventure and new friends, using his bugle to inspire his battalion. 5-6 booklist |
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129366 : Just soldiers by Kelly, Darryl Stories of ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things during the Great War, 1914-1918. In 1914, Australia had a population of fewer than 5 million, yet 300,000 from all walks of life volunteered to fight. Through these stories, based on fact, the author has endeavoured to capture the essence of those who served Australia. As in life, not all were heroes. 7-9 booklist |
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127398 : Kokoda: Teen edition by FitzSimons, Peter Conditions on the track were hellish - rain was constant, the terrain close to impassable, food and ammunition supplies were practically non-existent and the men constantly battled malaria and dysentery, as well as the enemy. Kokoda was a defining battle for Australia, in which a small force of young, ill-equipped Australians engaged a highly experienced and hitherto unstoppable Japanese force on a narrow, precarious jungle track - and defeated them. 7-9 booklist |
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2932 : Last Anzac, The by Winch, Gordon & Bailey, Harriet (ill) Alec Campbell was the last living Anzac. He enlisted at the age of sixteen and ended up in Gallipoli. Before Alec died in 2002, young James was lucky enough to meet him. K-2 booklist |
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3529 : Last Anzacs, The: lest we forget by Stephens, Tony & Siewat, Steven The personal stories of the last eighteen surviving veterans of the Gallipoli campaign. Almost ninety years after the commencement of World War I, we still support a march in honour of the ANZACs and respect their spirit. 7-9 booklist |
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855844 : Last light horse, The by Wolfer, Dianne & Simmonds, Brian (ill) 136,000 Australian horses were sent to fight during the First World War. Just one came home. From the high country in Victoria to the desert sands of Egypt, from the waters off Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, This is the extraordinary story of Sandy, the only returning warhorse. 5-6 booklist |
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17038 : Light horse boy by Wolfer, Dianne & Simmonds, Brian (ill) In 1914, best mates, Jim and Charlie, abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. Jim is not quite old enough but he lies about his age. Jim and Charlie think joining the Light Horse Regiment is a bit of an adventure and that the war will be over in a few months. But, they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline. 5-6 booklist |
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24023 : Little paradise by Wang, Gabrielle In Melbourne, in 1943, Mirabel is seventeen. She's leaving school, designing drsses and falling in love. Then, fate intervenes, her forbidden affair is discovered and JJ is posted back to China where a civil war is raging. Despite all warnings, Mirabel sets off for Shanghai and travels through great danger to find her true love. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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5766 : Little stowaway, The by Bennett, Vicki & Suwannakit, Tull (ill) France, Winter 1918. The First World War is over. A brave and determined little French orphan Honore, wanders through the snow, cold and hungry and lost. When he stumbles on the Australian Flying Corps and meets airman, Tim Tovell, his life is changed forever. K-2 booklist |
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30678 : Lizzie and Margaret Rose by Rushby, Pamela In 1940, bombs are falling in London. Ten year old Margaret Rose survives a deadly raid but her family and home are destroyed. In faraway Townsville in Queensland, Margaret's aunt is ready to take her in but her cousin, Lizzie, is not so sure and certainly doesn't want to share her room. But, first, Margaret Rose must undertake a long and dangerous voyage to a strange country, also at war. She knows it's not going to be easy, and Lizzie's not about to make it any easier. 5-6 booklist |
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236 : Longest war, The by Antle, Nancy Told from the perspective of the elder of two daughters, this novel deals with the emotional struggle of an ex-Vietnam War nurse, and the ongoing impact of the war on her family. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. Topics /
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2304 : Loyal creatures by Gleitzman, Morris They were loyal creatures, the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse. But war doesn't always pay heed to loyalty. This is the powerful story of a young man's journey towards his own kind of bravery. 7-9 booklist |
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39914 : M is for mates: animals in wartime from Ajax to Zep by Department of Veterans' Affairs & Australian War Memorial Without the service of animals, many more Australians would have lost their lives during wartime. This intriguing book presents information about food, equipment, battle environments, war propaganda, uniforms, symbols and transport. Filled with authentic photos, wartime anecdotes and strange but true facts. 5-6 booklist |
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11852 : Meet the ANZACS by Saxby, Claire & Berry, Max (ill) ANZAC is the name given to the Australian and New Zealand troops who landed at Gallipoli in World War I. They embarked on a journey that went horribly wrong. It changed their lives and the course of history. The name is now a symbol of bravery and friendship. 5-6 booklist |
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4527 : Meet Weary Dunlop by Saxby, Claire & Lord, Jeremy (ill) Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was an Australian Army surgeon during World War II. This is the story of how Weary's bravery and compassion helped to save the lives and bolster the spirits of fellow prisoners of war on the Thai-Burma Railway. 5-6 booklist |
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5640 : Message in a sock by Baillie, Kaye & Joy, Narelda (ill) Tammy is safe at home, but her heart is with her father at the warfront. While her mother knits socks for the soldiers, Tammy slips a message inside each pair. But will her one special message find her father, and bring him safely home? 3-4 booklist |
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5873 : Midnight by Greenwood, Mark & Lessac, Frane (ill) This is the story from World War I of Guy Haydon and his horse, Midnight, as they enlist with the army, travel across the world and play a starring role in a great cavalry charge. 7-9 booklist |
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3047 : My Australian story: A tale of two families, The diary of Jan Packard, Melbourne, 1974 by Pausacker, Jenny Set in the seventies, Jan Packard is a Melbourne thirteen year old growing up in changing times. She discovers the sexual revolution, politics, the anti-Vietnam moratorium, the impact of war service, boys and that parents are fallible and human. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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25287 : My Australian story: Kokoda by Tucker, Alan During World War II, Archie's two brothers are fighting the Japanese in the jungles of New Guinea. In his diary, Archie records how Townsville becomes a base for the pacific campaign, as the Australian coastline reels under Japanese bombs. Archie also records his own battle against the local bully. 7-9 booklist |
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51036 : My Australian story: My father's war by Masson, Sophie Marie's dad has been away for two years, fighting on the Somme battlefields in northern France. There hasn't been any word from him for months, no letters or postcards. Marie and her mother decide to travel to France, to try and find out what has happened to him. Marie experiences first-hand what war is like, as she tries to piece together the clues behind her dad's disappearance. 5-6 booklist |
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7554 : My Australian story: The bombing of Darwin, The diary of Tom Taylor, 1942 by Tucker, Alan Strong family and community ties are tested in this fictionalised account of the days prior to the bombing of Darwin. 5-6 booklist |
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3740 : My Australian story: Vietnam by Challinor, Deborah It's 1969, many social changes are underway and man is headed for the moon. Twelve year old Davey lives to surf with his older brother, Tom, and listen to the latest hits. His cherished goal is to win the inaugural Under-14 Surf Championship with his best friends, Johnno and Pete. But, when Tom is drafted into the army and sent to Vietnam, everything changes and the far-away war creates waves very close to home. 5-6 booklist |
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2941 : My Gallipoli by Starke, Ruth & Hannaford, Robert (ill) From the shores of Anzac Cove and beyond, the Gallipoli peninsula was the place where thousands of men fought, suffered, endured or died during the eight months of occupation in 1915. For each of them, their nurses and their families, Gallipoli means something different. 7-9 booklist |
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73786 : My mother's eyes: the story of a boy soldier by Wilson, Mark William was only 16 years old when he enlisted for the First World War. Like many other under-age boys at the time, he was accepted into the Australian Imperial Force and sent to the battlefields of France. His letters home from the front reveal how, for the boy soldiers, the 'great adventure' became a tragedy. 5-6 booklist |
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669567 : Never forget by Hallifax, Clare & O'Carrigan, Simon (ill) Commemorating the families who served and sacrificed in a war far from home, movingly illustrated with art inspired by original Anzac war artists. Never forget the sacrifice these soldiers made for our country. 3-4 booklist |
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1367 : Once a shepherd by Millard, Glenda & Lesnie, Phil (ill) Once there was a shepherd, a very special coat and hope. A family during World War I. Topics /
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45432 : One minute's silence by Metzenthen, David & Camilleri, Michael (ill) In one minute of silence, you can imagine a war long gone. You can share what the soldiers saw and felt as they fought. And if you try, you might be able to imagine the enemy and see that he is not so different from you. 7-9 booklist |
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2958 : Our stories: Protest in Australia by Lawson, Sue Through protest, Australians have united to fight for change and have influenced the outcome of many causes. From human rights to the environment, this book traces Australia's proud history of protest. Topics /
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860 : Peacetime for Alice by Bell, Davina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) Alice's mother is sick and everyone fears she might have the dreaded Spanish Influenza. When the family celebrates Papa Sir's life and plants a tree at King's Park, Alice's brother Teddy makes a surprise announcement. But, an even bigger shock awaits Alice when someone from the past returns with the power to change her future and make her dreams come true. 5-6 booklist |
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2495 : Poppy, The by Plant, Andrew On Anzac Day 1918, a desperate counter-attack in a French town became one of Australia's greatest victories on World War I. A bond was forged and never forgotten by the town and should never be forgotten by Australians. 5-6 booklist |
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7750 : Prince of Afghanistan by Nowra, Louis Black parachutes fall from the sky. Young soldiers and a dog are on a rescue mission in a remote part of Afghanistan. But, the mission ends in chaos. Eighteen year old Corporal Mark Hollis and Prince, the dog, embark on a perilous journey. To get back to base, they must navigate an unforgiving landscape and avoid capture or death at the hands of the Taliban. Mark and Prince must depend on each other to survive. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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31244 : Promise, The by Guille, Derek & Kaff-eine (ill) Australian soldier Nelson Ferguson was wounded in battle by poison gas which damaged his eyes and lungs. These injuries were made worse because Nelson was an artist and a cornet player. After he died many years later, Nelson's grandson wanted to ensure Australians remembered what happened to thousands of young soldiers in World War 1. 5-6 booklist |
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751000 : Puffin little historian: The ANZACs by Puffin How did the ANZACs get their name? Lets march back into the past to find out. 5-6 booklist |
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70369 : Red haze: Australians and New Zealanders in Vietnam by Davidson, Leon A balanced view of the Vietnam War is presented but it does not tell the whole story, nor does it pretend to. For mature students, the book has evocative and harrowing descriptions of war, the role of the allied soldiers and the tactics of the Vietcong. Usually read by students in years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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2858 : Reflection: Remembering those who serve in war by Sharpe Shelberg, Rebecka & Cowcher, Robin (ill) A family journeys through the early morning darkness. A group of young men huddle in a cold muddy trench. Reflection is a powerful tribute to those who have served their country. 3-4 booklist |
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1773 : Reg Saunders: An indigenous war hero by Dolan, Hugh & Threlfall, Adrian The little-known story of Reg Saunders, the first indigenous Australian to become an officer in the Army. He survived the World War II battlefields in the Middle East, North Africa, Greece, Crete and New Guinea, and excelled as a military leader. Find out how war transformed a determined young man, born in 1920 from country Victoria, into a war hero. Reg went on to serve with distinction in the Korean War and become a pioneering figure for indigenous rights. He died in 1990. A graphic novel. 7-9 booklist |
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2355 : Rivertime by Balla, Trace A boy and his Uncle Egg are on a paddling trip down an Australian river. They come across a swimming wallaby, a crashing koala and some friendly campers. 5-6 booklist |
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45397 : Rose for the ANZAC boys, A by French, Jackie War is being fought on an horrific scale in the trenches of France. It is a world away from sixteen year old Midge Macpherson, at school in England learning to be a young lady. Desperate to do their bit and avoid the boredom of school, Midge and her friends start a canteen in France, caring for the endless flow of wounded soldiers returning from the front. Midge is thrust into carnage and scenes of courage she could never have imagined. 7-9 booklist |
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15366 : Running man, The by Bauer, Michael Gerard When a young artistic boy is asked to draw a portrait of his neighbour, a disabled Vietnam veteran, the neighbours gossip. An uneasy relationship begins to unfold, one that will force the boy and the veteran to confront their darkest secrets, secrets of violence and abuse. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 and above. 9plus booklist |
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1067 : Running wild by Morpurgo, Michael For ten year old Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn't just a holiday, it's a chance to put things behind them. At first, it seems just what they both need but, then, the tsunami comes crashing in. Oona, the elephant, that Will is riding on the beach, begins to run. When the tsunami has gone, Oona keeps on running. With only a bottle of water to sustain him, Will must learn to survive deep in the jungle. 7-9 booklist |
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4996 : Socks, sandbags and leeches: Letters to my Anzac dad by Deeves, Pauline Ivy and her mother live in Australia, far away from where the Great War is raging. Ivy writes to her father, who is fighting overseas, all about life at home. About the socks and sandbags she and her friends make and the leeches they catch to sell to the hospital. The war keeps dragging on and she keeps on writing, hoping her dad returns safe. Topics /
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367 : Soldier on the hill by French, Jackie A story about life in country Australia in World War II. Joey finds a Japanese soldier but no-one believes him. 7-9 booklist |
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45552 : Tail of two diggers, A by Gillam, John & Fletcher, Yvonne & Durell, Paul (ill) Digger, a mischievous pup, ran away from home seeking adventure. He became the soldiers' mascot and, during World War I, Digger's adventures were not quite what he expected. He was wounded and befriended by Sergeant James Martin. When he returned home, Digger hated loud noise and certain smells, which reminded him of war. For his bravery and long service, Digger was presented with a silver engraved collar. Based on a true story. 5-6 booklist |
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16071 : Tank boys by Dando-Collins, Stephen As many others had done, Australian 16 year-olds Frankie and Taz lied about their ages to enlist for WWI, one envisaging the adventure of a lifetime, the other to assuage guilt about staying at home when his brothers have died in the war. On the German side, Richard, also 16, finds himself assigned in one of the first German tanks. The three are destined to meet in the same shelled out crater during history's first tank battle. Topics /
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25752 : To love a sunburnt country by French, Jackie It is 1942 and the world is at war. Sixteen year old Nancy Clancy is sent to Malaya to bring home her sister-in-law, Moira, and baby Gavin. Nancy's brother, Ben, is a soldier there. When Malaya is invaded, they are fortunate to escape but their ship is bombed, and they are stranded on an island where other colonial women are captured. The nightmare and horror of internment in a Japanese camp begins. Based on true events. Includes some violence and confronting tragedies. 7-9 booklist |
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4094 : Torty and the Soldier by Beck, Jennifer & Colston, Fifi (ill) Meet Torty. She's one tough little tortoise with a beat-up shell and some missing toes. Torty survived a great war that raged in Europe one hundred years ago. She was recused back then by a young Kiwi soldier. Torty is truly a World War One survivor. Topics /
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617175 : Turkish Charlie Ryan: Canakkale's Anzac hero by Gillam, John & Fletcher, Yvonne & Webb, Lillian (ill) When a young Australian doctor looking for adventure answered an advertisement to join the Turkish army, he didn't realise how monumental that choice would become. As Charles Ryan lands on the beaches of Gallipoli as part of the ANZAC contingent, he knows he is there to fight his former friends. It is this friendship that will initiate the legendary battlefield camaraderie between the Turkish soldiers and the ANZACs. 5-6 booklist |
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825615 : Underground: Marsupial outlaws and other rebels of Australia's war in Vietnam by Burton, Miranda It's 1965, and an old Tattersalls barrel starts rolling marbles to randomly conscript young Australian men to fight in the war in Vietnam. Melbourne housewife Jean McLean is outraged, as are her artist friends Clif and Marlene Pugh, who live in the country with their wombat, Hooper. Determined to wreck the system, Jean forms the Save Our Sons movement's Victorian branch, and she and her supporters take to the streets to protest. Meanwhile, in the small country town of Katunga, Bill Cantwell joins the Australian Army, and in Saigon, young Mai Ho is writing letters to South Vietnamese soldiers from her school desk. And when Hooper's call-up papers arrive, he mysteriously goes underground... Usually read by students in years 9, 10, or above. 9plus booklist |
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49319 : Vietnam diary by Wilson, Mark Jason's grandfather fought on the Western Front, his father fought at Kokoda and now Jason has received his conscription letter, called up to Vietnam. His training and war experience in Vietnam are explored through pictures and letters. 5-6 booklist |
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8712 : War's end by Bowen, Victoria Dad is finally on his way home from The Great War. Everyone, especially Mum, is excited and full of plans for the homecoming and the future. Twelve year old Nell barely remembers Dad but when Spanish Influenza hits Perth, delaying his return, Nell begins to understand the gap in the family his absence has created. 7-9 booklist |
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751126 : We are wolves by Nannestad, Katrina War is not just the story of soliders and generals and battles, but it is also the story of children and parents, and families lost and found. As the second World War comes to an end, the Wolf family face their greatest test of survival when the reality of a German defeat comes to their village. Liesl is tasked with keeping her younger brother and sister close and alive while also trying to survive without losing all the things which make them human. 5-6 booklist |
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8023 : We're all Australians now by Paterson, A B (Banjo) & Wilson, Mark (ill) In 1915, Australia's much-loved bush poet, Banjo Paterson, wrote a poem as an open letter to the troops fighting in World War l. 5-6 booklist |
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4592 : When the hipchicks went to war by Rushby, Pamela The sixties are in full swing and, for sixteen year old Kathy, it's all about miniskirts, the Beatles and her fab new boots. But, the world is rapidly changing, her brother is fighting in the Vietnam War and her best friend is protesting against it. When the chance comes to dance with an entertainment troop in Vietnam, Kathy slips on her boots and leaves her convent school. She soon finds the reality of war is no song and dance. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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59493 : World War 1: 1914 - 1918 by Brasch, Nicolas See history through the eyes of the everyday Australians who lived it, featuring interviews, diary and journal entries, newspaper articles and official documents, sometimes presenting differing points of view. 5-6 booklist |
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4561 : World War II and post-war recovery 1939-1949 by Barrett, Rees Explore the fascinating story of Australia, from its ancient Indigenous past to the present day, through the biographies of significant people. Find out how these people brought important changes to Australian society through their knowledge, actions or achievements. 5-6 booklist |
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1262 : Year it all ended, The by Murray, Kirsty Armistice Day, 11 November, 1918 is also Tiney's 17th birthday and heralds a change for all. The family eagerly awaits the return of their only son and brother and mourns with friends and relatives of those who will not return. Life in Adelaide during the war has not been easy for families, but for those returning life will never be the same. The following years bring the Spanish flu epidemic, broken families and the beginnings of new ones. 7-9 booklist |