Willie Apiata VC

A Reluctant Hero

Paul Little, John Lockyer

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Puffin
03 March 2009

The story of New Zealand war hero Willie Apiata's extraordinary and inspiring feats, told in his own words.

The story of New Zealand war hero Willie Apiata's extraordinary and inspiring feats, told in his own words. Corporal Willie Apiata became the first New Zealander since the Second World War to be awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan. From his early life in small town East Coast New Zealand to his actions in the deserts of Afghanistan, this is his story in his words. Inspiring, and heart warming, this is the story of an ordinary Kiwi facing extraordinary challenges.

By: Paul Little
With: John Lockyer
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Edition: Abridged edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9780143304579
ISBN 10: 0143304577
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 03 March 2009
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Little is one of New Zealand's most experienced journalists. He has been editor of Metro, the New Zealand Listener and FQMen magazines, contributed to numerous other publications and also written for television and radio.He is the author of three previous biographies, Arrested Development- The Aaron Cohen Story, Hayley Westenra- The World at Her Feet and Willie Apiata, VC.

Short-listed for New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Non-Fiction Award 2010
Short-listed for Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2010
Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2010.
Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Non-Fiction Award 2010.
Shortlisted for Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2010.

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Willie Apiata VC

A Reluctant Hero

Paul Little, John Lockyer

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