A moving tale of friendship, survival, and the remarkable strength and resilience of women during World War II.
Sister Vivian Bullwinkel was the only survivor of the Bangka Island massacre during World War II. Her evocative story is told through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Edith 'Edie' Kenneison.
Sister Bullwinkel enlisted in the Australian Army Nurse Service at the outbreak of World War II and was posted to Singapore. In February 1942, she and hundreds of others attempted to escape the advancing Japanese army but was captured and held as a prisoner of war. Vivian spent the next three years in captivity, working tirelessly to help her fellow prisoners. One of those prisoners was young Edie. Their remarkable friendship would help them survive and became the basis of a lifelong bond.
By:
Jenny Davis Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Prs Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 202g ISBN:9781760993726 ISBN 10: 1760993727 Pages: 208 Publication Date:03 April 2024 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
