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Light Horse Boy

Light Horse Boy

by Dianne Wolfer and Brian Simmonds
Hardback
Age range: + years old Publication Date: 14/03/2013
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In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. But in the Light Horse they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline. And nothing will ever be the same again. Featuring stunning charcoal sketches by Brian Simmonds alongside primary source documents and historical photos, Light Horse Boy goes behind the scenes of the Light Horse legend for an intimate look at their experience of World War I.
ISBN:
9781922089137
9781922089137
Category:
Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
+ years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
14-03-2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
Fremantle Press
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
128
Dimensions (mm):
227x181x16mm
Weight:
0.56kg
Dianne Wolfer

Dianne Wolfer is the author of more than 15 books for teenagers and young readers. Light Horse Boy was a Children’s Book Council of Australia Honour Book and won the 2014 Western Australian Premier’s Book Award for Children’s Books. Granny Grommet and Me, inspired by surfing grandmas, was also on the CBCA shortlist.

Lighthouse Girl, winner of a West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award, explores the story of Fay Howe, the Albany lighthouse keeper’s daughter who signalled to soldiers in 1914.

It inspired the hugely popular Royal de Luxe performance of The Giants at Perth Festival (2015). The Shark Caller is a CBCA Notable Book and is shortlisted for the WAYBRA children’s choice awards.

Brian Simmonds

Brian Simmonds has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Curtin University. He has exhibited his work many times and won numerous prizes for drawing, oil painting and mixed media works. His work can be found in many private and public collections in Australia. His books include The River and Rottnest Island.

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