ANZAC Boys
Paperback
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 better life in Australia. But what really awaits is hard work, separation, and the realisation that no one cares if they live or die.
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.
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-434-5
Interest age
9+
Reading age
8
Publication Date
03-02-2015
Format
Paperback
Pages
112 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
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 better life in Australia. But what really awaits is hard work, separation, and the realisation that no one cares if they live or die.
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.
Author
Tony Bradman, Illustrated by Ollie Cuthbertson
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. He lives in Kent.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-434-5
Reading age
8
Interest age
9+
Publication Date
03-02-2015
Format
Paperback
Pages
112 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
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 better life in Australia. But what really awaits is hard work, separation, and the realisation that no one cares if they live or die.
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.
Author
Tony Bradman, Illustrated by Ollie Cuthbertson
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. He lives in Kent.