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Bessie's War
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Ideal for primary school children, this book offers an engaging introduction to World War One from a perspective often overlooked – the experiences of Australian women and children on the home front.
Age range 6+ Bessie's War takes a look at the part women on the home front played in World War 1.
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AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR Bessie's War takes a look at the part women on the home front played in World War 1. Bessie is frustrated because her brothers and father are off fighting the war and she is stuck at home feeling like she can offer no help. When she discovers that the soldiers need socks she enlists the help of her whole class to knit socks for the war. AUTHOR: Krista Bell is the author of 27 books for children. After publishing Jack's Bugle, a story of Gallipoli, Krista was inspired to write a companion book about children during Australia in World War 1. Belinda Elliott is an artist who enjoys creating books, drawings, paintings and sculptures. She illustrated Jack's Bugle, which was also written by Krista Bell. Bessie's War is her third picture book. SELLING POINTS: * Primary school aged audience * World War One * Looks at the role of women and children in Australia during the early 20th century
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ISBN: 9781922081667
Publisher: Windy Hollow Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: Windy Hollow Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Krista Bell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 217.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 345g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Krista Bell is the author of 27 books for children. After publishing Jack’s Bugle, a story of Gallipoli, Krista was inspired to write a companion book about children during Australia in World War 1.
Belinda Elliott is an artist who enjoys creating books, drawings, paintings and sculptures. She illustrated Jack’s Bugle, which was also written by Krista Bell. Bessie’s War is her third picture book.
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