For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes

Name: For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes
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SKU: 9781742032313
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By Nicolas Brasch

Series: Our Stories

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For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes by Nicolas Brasch explores the remarkable stories of Australians who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their extraordinary bravery in battle. Written for a younger audience, the book vividly recounts acts of heroism and provides insight into the courage and determination of these military heroes, highlighting their significant contributions to history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in inspiring stories of bravery, as it shares the heroic deeds of Australian soldiers who received the Victoria Cross. It's perfect for young readers keen on learning about history and courage through engaging and educational narratives.

For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes

Extraordinary courage and unbelievable nerve -- that's what it takes to be awarded a Victoria Cross. More than one and a half million Australians have fought in a war, yet only ninety-eight have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest military honour for bravery. Here are some of their remarkable stories. Ages 8+.

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Stories of heroism, courage and sacrifice.

Extraordinary courage and unbelievable nerve – that’s what it takes to be awarded a Victoria Cross. Acts such as jumping into enemy trenches with just a bayonet for defence or catching enemy bombs midair and throwing them back.

More than one and a half million Australians have fought in a war, yet only ninety-eight have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest military honour for bravery.

For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes tells some of their remarkable stories.

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For Valour: Australia's Victoria Cross Heroes by Nicolas Brasch presents a child-friendly yet unsanitised account of Victoria Cross recipients, complemented by historical photographs. The text is accessible, serving as a valuable resource for young readers and beyond who wish to explore this significant subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742032313

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Nicolas Brasch is the author of more than 350 books for children and young adults. His books have been sold in every major English-speaking market including Australia, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, Zimbabwe and New Zealand, as well as several non-English speaking markets including South Korea, Germany and Turkey.

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