The men were huddled in lifeboats. Some prayed that their legs would work. Some smiled to show they weren't scared. They peered into the darkness ahead and saw nothing. Then, the dark shape of a man standing on a hill. A shout from the shore. A single shot rang out and a bullet hissed overhead.
The Gallipoli campaign had begun.
Anzac soldiers fought on Turkish soil a century ago. So why do we still care about what happened there? Why do we celebrate a battle lost?
The Gallipoli Story takes young people on an unforgettable and tough journey deep into the heartland of war. Patrick Carlyon digs past the myths to explore the lives and choices of the men -- soldiers, politicians and generals alike -- who found themselves caught up in a battle fought far from home.
A powerful piece of storytelling that brings history to life -- and shows us the human faces behind the grand story.
The CBC Honour Book.
By:
Patrick Carlyon Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Weight: 222g ISBN:9781760112479 ISBN 10: 176011247X Pages: 192 Publication Date:28 January 2015 Recommended Age: From 11 to 16 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Young adult
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English as a second language
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Preschool (0-5)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
