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The Bantam and the Soldier

By Jennifer Beck
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It is wartime. In the midst of the fighting and devastation, an unusual friendship is formed. A delightful and poignant story that touches on humanity and unexpected friendship in times of war. At the heart of the story is a little bantam―a character children will instantly... Read More
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It is wartime. In the midst of the fighting and devastation, an unusual friendship is formed. A delightful and poignant story that touches on humanity and unexpected friendship in times of war.

At the heart of the story is a little bantam―a character children will instantly warm to. The talents of best-selling author Jennifer Beck and prize-winning illustrator Robyn Belton are beautifully combined in this poignant story of friendship and survival.

The Bantam and the Soldier brings together their remarkable storytelling and illustrating skills in a tale that resonates with the themes of hope and compassion even in the darkest times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775432074

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robyn Belton
  • Illustrated by Robyn Belton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 265.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Jennifer Beck is a former teacher and psychologist, and an award-winning writer and author of more than forty-five children's books. Her books have been recognised at the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards in the Picture Book, Book of the Year and Children's Choice categories, and have been included in the Storylines Notable Books lists. Jennifer is married with one son and three daughters, and lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Robyn Belton grew up on a farm near Wanganui, then went on to study painting at the Canterbury University School of Fine Arts. Married with three children, Robyn lives in Dunedin, New Zealand. Robyn's first storybook was The Duck in the Gun, written by Joy Cowley. She has won the Russell Clark Medal for Illustration twice (for Duck in the Gun, and Herbert the Brave Sea Dog). With many major awards to her name, in 2006 Robyn was awarded the prestigious Margaret Mahy Medal.

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