A moving and powerful story about the meaning of Remembrance Day, drawing on the ANZAC and Turkish battle at Gallipoli
David Metzenthen Books
David Metzenthen's writing explores the boundless adventure of the world as perceived through a child's eyes. His stories for young readers delve into the inner lives of adolescents as they navigate self-discovery and the world around them. Through a sensitive approach and engaging prose, Metzenthen captures the essence of growing up, filled with both wonder and challenge.
One Runaway Rabbit
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A stylish and satisfying picture book about a curious pet rabbit who accidentally escapes the safety of her backyard, and then must survive in the wilds of suburbia at night.
Augustin is a poor boy who lives in a barn.Celine is a rich girl who lives in a mighty palace.Together they escape into the sky . . .Only to land in a world of terrible trouble and dangerous secrets!During the most turbulent times of the French Revolution, two young heroes risk everything for each other, their Queen, and countries...a richly-imagined novel for younger readers based around twenty-four fascinating facts!
Super-clever George Parker unexpectedly teams up with super-rich Chase Landon- Bond on an international adventure to rescue Chase's sister. A flat-out funny, mad-cap, strange and joyful mission filled with hijinks and hilarity.
Pursued by a Viet Cong ghost-fighter called Khan, Johnny makes one last stand - knowing that if he cannot lay this spectre to rest, he will remain a prisoner of war for ever. Drawing on courage, loyalty and love, Johnny tries to find a way back from the nightmare of war to a sense of hope for the future.
A gorgeous, funny, tongue-twisting picture book by two incredibly talented creators. Perfect for bedtime reading.