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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is based on the true story of the author's uncle, Charles D'Antoine, a Bardi man working in Broome. During the Japanese bombardment of flying boats in the harbour, Charlie risked his life to save a woman and her child from the water. Whilst the bombing of Darwin is better known, the attack on Broome also resulted in a massive toll, so this simply told and direct tale brings to young readers another episode of wartime history. Complemented by the colourful and expressive illustrations of Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, this is another fine example from Magabala Books highlighting indigenous experience. Lindy
Age range 9 to 12 During WWII after the Japanese invasion of Java, more than 1000 refugees from the Dutch East Indies, many in flying boats, passed through Broome, which was a major refuelling point and a significant Allied military base. On 3 March 1942 Broome was attacked by Japanese fighter planes, killing at least 88 civilians and Allied military personnel.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is based on the true story of the author's uncle, Charles D'Antoine, a Bardi man working in Broome. During the Japanese bombardment of flying boats in the harbour, Charlie risked his life to save a woman and her child from the water. Whilst the bombing of Darwin is better known, the attack on Broome also resulted in a massive toll, so this simply told and direct tale brings to young readers another episode of wartime history. Complemented by the colourful and expressive illustrations of Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, this is another fine example from Magabala Books highlighting indigenous experience. Lindy
