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Midnight

The story of a Light horse
By Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac
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Midnight is a timeless Australian story about the Australian Light Horse regiments. A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black. Star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes. On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th regiments of the Australian Light... Read More
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Midnight is a timeless Australian story about the Australian Light Horse regiments.

A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black. Star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes.

On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th regiments of the Australian Light Horse took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. Among the first to leap the enemy trenches was Lieutenant Guy Haydon riding his beloved mare, Midnight. This is their story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760995584

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 259.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Mark Greenwood (Author) Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. He enjoys researching lost explorers and glittering treasure, delving into baffling mysteries and investigating famous cold cases. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been honoured internationally. Frane Lessac (Author) Frane Lessac is a West Australian authorillustrator with over 50 award-winning children's books published worldwide.

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