Uncle Finny's War

Name: Uncle Finny's War
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SKU: 9781760792893
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The forgotten soldier

By Nigel Allsopp and June Hintz

Summary

Uncle Finny's War by Nigel Allsopp and June Hintz is a captivating children's book that tells the story of Uncle Finny, a brave dolphin who becomes involved in wartime efforts. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, readers learn about friendship, courage, and the vital roles animals can play in extraordinary circumstances. The book blends adventure and heartwarming lessons, making it both an entertaining and educational read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love tales of courage and friendship. Set during wartime, the story provides an engaging mix of adventure and history, making it an excellent read for young readers who are curious about the past with a dash of heartwarming heroics.

Uncle Finny's War

Description

This insightful and touching book evokes the challenges and the contributions of Aboriginal soldiers during WWI. It is a touching story of the trials and tribulations of Finny, an Aboriginal warrior who wanted nothing more than to serve his country.It leaves the reader with a sense of pride of our Indigenous stockmen s contributions to the war effort, and also the War Animals who also greatly contributed to Australia s war efforts.Finny grew up on a station in central Australia. He worked as a stockman, and could ride a horse better than any man. When WWI began, Finny tried to join the army, but aboriginals were not allowed.As the war continued, the government restrictions were eased so Aboriginals and other men of colour were allowed to enlist. Finny was one of the first to sign up to the Light Horse Regiment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760792893

Publisher: New Holland Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Holland Publishers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Height: 388.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational June Hintz Nigel Allsopp

About the Author

Nigel Allsopp holds a master’s degree in history and teaches full time. He is a veteran himself and was awarded the RSL’s ANZAC of the Year award in 2017 for his charity work across the country. Nigel has been instrumental in ensuring Indigenous soldiers’ history is told. After conducting research into Indigenous soldiers in the Boer War, Nigel was so touched by their brave service to a nation that had often not been kind to them that he raised funds and established Australia’s first Indigenous Light Horse memorial in Logan, Queensland. Nigel has published nine non-fiction books, which he has donated to numerous children’s hospitals, the Starlight Foundation and Ronald McDonald House. June Hintz is a well-known and respected artist within the Indigenous community. She has devoted much of her life to ensuring Indigenous youth has an outlet for their artistic talents. She has been instrumental in youth projects, painting motorway fences and turning dull cement into large mural artworks.

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