A beautiful insight into the real life of a young girl waiting for her loved ones to return home from the war.
Based on the true story of Fay Howe, this gentle tale brings to life the hardships of those left at home during the war - waiting, wondering, hoping. Drawing on fascinating archival material, and interweaving fact with fiction, award-winning author Dianne Wolfer deftly recreates the outbreak of World War I in Australian history from the perspective of a young girl.
By:
Dianne Wolfer Illustrated by:
Brian Simmonds Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Prs Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 220mm,
Width: 176mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 415g ISBN:9781921696572 ISBN 10: 1921696575 Pages: 120 Publication Date:25 June 2010 Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Lighthouse Girl
""Full of evocative illustrations, sepia photographs, and news clippings, Wolfer's book transports. A great one for early and older readers alike."" --Frances Atkinson, arts editor, Sunday Age