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Vietnam Diary
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Vietnam Diary
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mark Wilson
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 262 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780734412751
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Classifications | Dewey:A823.4 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hachette Australia
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Imprint |
Lothian Children's Books
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Publication Date |
24 February 2015 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Leigh and Jason are inseparable. But when Jason is conscripted and sent to fight in Vietnam, they are divided not just by distance, but by their beliefs about the war.
Author Biography
Acclaimed author/illustrator Mark Wilson's picture books include the war-themed series, MY MOTHER'S EYES: THE STORY OF A BOY SOLDIER (2009), ANGEL OF KOKODA (2010) and VIETNAM DIARY (2013), and the art-themed books BEN & GRACIE'S ART ADVENTURE (2011) and INSIDE THE WORLD OF TOM ROBERTS (2012). His other titles include the Wilderness Society and Whitley Award-winning Extinction series I SAW NOTHING: THE EXTINCTION OF THE THYLACINE; I SAID NOTHING: THE EXTINCTION OF THE PARADISE PARROT and I DID NOTHING: THE EXTINCTION OF THE GASTRIC BROODING FROG and YELLOW-EYE (2002), which also won the Wilderness Society Award. Mark lives in Frankston, Victoria.
ReviewsVIETNAM Diary is a powerful and moving story about the bonds of brotherhood and the tragedy of war - The Ipswich Times, QLD An interesting conversation starter around personal beliefs about wars and conscription. This tale is recommended for kids over the age of eight. - West Australian, Perth
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