"Meet... Weary Dunlop" by Jeremy Lord explores the life and legacy of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, an Australian surgeon and war hero. Through compelling narrative and vivid storytelling, the book highlights Dunlop's experiences during World War II as a prisoner of war in Japan, where he demonstrated extraordinary courage and commitment to his fellow captives. It delves into his humanitarian efforts, medical contributions, and the lasting impact he had on both his patients and the broader community. Dunlop's unwavering spirit and dedication to human rights make him a remarkable figure in history, inspiring generations beyond his time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 36 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2017 by Random House Australia .

Claire Saxby is an award-winning and bestselling picture book author. Her previous books with Walker, Big Red Kangaroo and Emu, both illustrated by Graham Byrne, have won numerous awards. Claire lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she works part-time in a bookshop. Find her online at clairesaxby. wordpress. com, on Twitter as @SaxbyClaire, and on Instagram as @clairesaxbyauthor. Mark Jackson and Heather Potter are a husband and wife team who have co-illustrated several books and regularly exhibit their work together. One of Mark's previous books with Walker includes The Truth About Penguins, written by Meg McKinlay. They live in Melbourne, Australia. Find them both online at jackpot-art. com.