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The Anzac Violin
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More than 20 years after the publication of the classic NZ story, The Bantam and the Soldier, Jennifer Beck and Robyn Belton have joined forces again to produce another heartwarming story from the First World War. This time it’s the true story of Otago’s Alexander Aitken...
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Description
More than 20 years after the publication of the classic NZ story, The Bantam and the Soldier, Jennifer Beck and Robyn Belton have joined forces again to produce another heartwarming story from the First World War.
This time it’s the true story of Otago’s Alexander Aitken and the violin that travelled with him on his wartime journey, bringing music and solace to his fellow ANZACs.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781775433910
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 February 2018
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Robyn Belton
- Illustrated by Robyn Belton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
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