In the Lamplight
Illustrated by Brian Simmonds and written by Dianne Wolfer
From fighting for the right to vote to nursing conscripted young men, Rose’s life changes forever when World War I arrives in the peaceful English village of Harefield. With an influx of wounded Australian soldiers, the villagers rally around to provide care and comfort, despite suffering their own casualties and grieving for their own losses. Training to nurse Australian soldiers like Jim the Light Horse boy is hard work, but with it comes much for Rose to treasure – in the gaining of a vocation, in confidence won and in finding new love in a new land.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
'The evocative photographs, archival pieces and charcoal artwork superbly combine with the raw and moving storyline...Essential reading for middle to upper primary students.' Reading Time
'... create[s] an engrossing read and an understanding of an important part of Australian history.' Magpies
'an engrossing read, one which gives a sound background to the lives of those we rarely read about...intense, intimate and involving...I thoroughly recommend this as a highly readable account of how war affects lives far beyond the battlefield.' ReadPlus
'This is a sad but fantastic book and I definitely recommend it to readers interested in romance, history and a little twist of sadness.' Charlotte, age 11
'In the Lamplight combines Dianne's meticulous research, archival photographs, and actual telegrams and letters with imaginative storytelling and evocative and sensitively wrought charcoal drawings by artist Brian Simmonds.' Subiaco Post
'A wonderful stand-alone story in its own right, this beautifully produced book from Fremantle Press is also the perfect conclusion to the war trilogy which began with Lighthouse Girl and Light Horse Boy.' WritingWA
AWARDS
Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book (2019)
Properties
ISBN |
9781925591224 (Hardback)
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Formats |
Large Format Illustrated
(220 x 175mm)
(Hardback)
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Categories |
Fiction for Younger Readers
Anzac and War Fiction for Middle Readers The West Australian's ED! Serialisations Award Winning Children's Picture Books |
Publisher | Fremantle Press |
Edition | 1st |
Publication Year | 2018 |
Pages | 120 |
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