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1917: Machines of War (Kiwis at War)

By Brian Falkner
Series: Kiwis at War
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17-year-old Bob Sunday has stolen his brother’s identity to enlist in World War I. Keith was killed at Gallipoli, so doesn’t need it any more, anyway. But Bob is keen to join the Royal Flying Corps, and soon finds himself flying patrols over the front line... Read More
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17-year-old Bob Sunday has stolen his brother’s identity to enlist in World War I. Keith was killed at Gallipoli, so doesn’t need it any more, anyway. But Bob is keen to join the Royal Flying Corps, and soon finds himself flying patrols over the front line in France, up against the likes of the Red Baron – Manfred von Richthofen.

A boy’s dreams of adventure are soon shattered amid the horrors of war, culminating in his witnessing the destruction at Passchendaele.

The fourth episode in a gripping series that tracks each year in World War One, from 1914 to 1918, each focusing on different aspects of war. Each book in the series is written by a top New Zealand author and features threads that link the stories together.

1917: Machines of War (Kiwis at War) by Brian Falkner is a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intricacies and personal stories of World War I.

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  • 1917: Machines of War (Kiwis at War)
    17-year-old Bob Sunday has stolen his brother’s identity to enlist in World War I. Keith was killed at Gallipoli, so doesn’t need it any more, anyway. But Bob is keen to join the Royal Flying Corps, and soon finds himself flying patrols over the front line in France, up against the likes of the Red Baron – Manfred von Richthofen....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775432807

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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Brian Falkner Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published Series: Kiwis at War Young Adult

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