"Drummer Boy of John John" by Mark Greenwood is a moving story inspired by true events during World War I. It follows the journey of a young boy named Samuel, who is determined to support his community as they face the hardships of the war. As the conflict unfolds, Samuel uses his drumming skills to lift the spirits of those around him, bringing hope to a war-torn world. Through his music and courage, he becomes a symbol of resilience and the power of community, illustrating the impact one person can have in the midst of turmoil and despair. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Lee & Low Books .

Mark Greenwood's award-winning books examining history, myths and legends have been honoured in Australia and internationally. Simpson and His Donkey was a CBCA Honour Book. Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton, was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall and the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frane Lessac, to produce books that promote history as well as an understanding of multicultural issues. Terry Denton is one of Australia's busiest literary creative forces and his work as a writer and illustrator can be found in popular children's titles such as the Gasp! books, Terry Denton's Bumper Books and the Wombat and Fox stories. His work with writer Andy Griffiths on the Just! books and the epic Treehouse series is universally loved. Frane Lessac is an artist and author of international renown having exhibited in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and the Caribbean. Her numerous children's books have been translated into a variety of languages. Frane was born in the United States but now lives in Australia.