In Flanders Fields
Written by Norman Jorgensen and illustrated by Brian Harrison-Lever
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An eloquent counterpoint to the senselessness and inhumanity of war, In Flanders Fields tells the story of a young homesick World War I soldier who risks his life to cross the no-man’s-land and rescue a robin caught in the barbed wire that separates the opposing forces.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘… captures a poignant message of peace, set in the trenches of World War I.’ The West Australian
‘The beautiful illustrations capture the mood of life in the trenches during the first world war and lend themselves to much discussion among young readers.’ The Ballarat Courier
‘Telling children about war without overwhelming them with the horror of it is a balancing act that Norman Jorgensen and Brian Harrison-Lever pull of beautifully in this touching picture book … Full of finely observed detail, this is an excellent introduction to the historical reality of life in the trenches and the meaning of compassion.’ The Age
‘This is a very touching book.’ Classroom
‘This story provides a compelling counterpoint to images often seen of war, depicting its senselessness and inhumanity.’ Aussie Reviews
‘This is a moving story …Highly recommended for upper primary, secondary and adult readers.’ Fiction Focus
‘In pared-back text and sombre colours, this powerful and moving picture book for mature readers captures a moment of simple heroism and compassion which triggers unexpected camaraderie in the midst of war.’ Reading Time
Awards
Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year (Winner 2003)
American SPCA Henry Bergh Award (Honour Book 2004)
Western Australian Premier’s Book Award (Shortlisted 2002)
Properties
| ISBN |
9781920731038 (Paperback)
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| Formats |
Picture Book
(279 x 224mm)
(Paperback)
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| Categories |
Anzac and War
Children's ebooks Children's Picture Books Award Winning |
| Pages | 34 |
| Publication Year | 2002, 2004, 2008, 2014 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publisher | Fremantle Press |
| Rights | World |
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Brian Harrison-Lever
With a career that started in television and film, Brian Harrison-Lever later lectured in design and drawing at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Read more
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Norman Jorgensen
Norman was born in Broome in 1954, the eldest of four brothers, and lived in several country towns throughout Western Australia during his childhood. At the age of ten his family moved to Kalamunda, in the hills above Perth. Norman became an avid reader after being given The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton at age seven. He spends his spare time reading and watching old movies and enjoys travelling, woodworking and photography. Read more
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