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Memorial

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4 out of 5
Based on 485 Ratings and 46 Reviews

Book Description
A Moreton Bay Fig tree, planted as a memorial to Australian soldiers killed in World War I, is slated to be cut down by the local council. A young boy tells the moving story of the tree, as related by his great grandfather, grandfather, and father, each of whom has participated in wars over the years. Interweaving themes of war, memory, and conservation, this book blends a sensitive text with bril... More
Book Information
PublisherSimply Read Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101894965086
ISBN-13978-1894965088
Publication Date06/11/2004
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About Gary Crew (Author) : Gary Crew is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gary Crew include The End of the Line, Figures Julian Ashcrof, Pig on the Titanic: A True St... more
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About Shaun Tan (Illustrator) : Shaun Tan grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. In school he became known as the 'good drawer' which partly compensated for always being the shortest kid in every class. He grad... more
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