Discover the triumphs and tragedies of 24 heroic Australasians during World War One and Two. Read the biographies of ANZAC soldiers, as well as Air Force and Navy soldiers, medics, a spy, an ambulance driver and a humanitarian, surviving in battles in England, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. ANZAC Heroes includes famous soldiers such as New Zealand's double Victoria Cross recipient Charles Upham, and much-honoured Australian Hughie Edwards. You will also find not-so-well known indigenous soldiers, Albert Knight from Australia and Peter Buck from New Zealand, and brave females Olive King, Joice Loch, and New Zealander, Dr Jessie Scott.

 

This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA category by the New Zealand Book Award for Children and Young Adults. It was recognised in the Hell Children's Choice Nonfiction category by the New Zealand Book Award for Children and Young Adults.

There are 88 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Scholastic New Zealand Limited .

Maria Gill, ex Primary teacher and full-time author, writes children's books about birds and conservation for children. See more about Maria and her books on her website www. mariagill. co. nz.