Flapper VC / Mark Wilson
- Bib ID:
- 8038581
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Wilson, Mark, author
- Online Access:
- National edeposit: Onsite at National Library of Australia
- Related Online Resources:
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- Access Conditions:
- National edeposit: Available onsite at national, state and territory libraries
- Description:
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- Sydney, New South Wales : Hachette Australia, 2017
- 1 online resource (32 pages)
- ISBN:
- 9780734416766 (EPUB3, Fixed :)
- Summary:
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An inspiring story of animals at war, written and illustrated by award-winning author Mark Wilson. Flapper, VC is based on the true story of an Australian carrier pigeon during World War II. Raised and trained in Australia, Flapper is sent off to war in the Pacific. While on patrol deep in the jungle, Flapper's unit find themselves surrounded by enemy troops. With no other means of communication, the men's only hope of survival is Flapper, who has to evade enemy snipers and machine guns to get a message through to save the patrol. Flapper was awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for his actions that day, and his medal is proudly displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. This memorable tale, illustrated with Mark Wilson's beautifully crafted and evocative artwork, is a moving story of animals in war.
- Notes:
- For pre-school age.
- Subject:
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- Animals -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
- Homing pigeons -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
- Animals -- War use
- Homing pigeons -- War use
- Juvenile Fiction - Animals - General
- Juvenile Fiction - Historical - Military & Wars
- Picture books, activity books & early learning material
- Picture storybooks
- Australia
- Australian
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hachette Australia
- Copyright:
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2017
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