Orphans Bert and Frank are tragically torn apart when they are sent away to the British colonies. But when the War calls on soldiers to storm Gallipoli, will the battlefield also serve as a reunion for the two brothers? A stunning WW1 tale inspired by a true story.
When Bert and Frank Barker are taken from the Children's Home in London, the priests promise them a better life in Australia. But what really awaits is hard work, separation, and the realisation that no one cares if they live or die.
Then war breaks out, and fate brings the brothers together again – in a place more horrific than either of them could ever imagine.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
This is Book 102 in the 9 to 12 Series. See all 9 to 12 books here.
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Tony Bradman writes for children of all ages and reviews children's books for the Daily Telegraph. He is particularly known for his best-selling Dilly the Dinosaur series (Egmont). For Orchard he has written two Red Apples, Aftershock and Hurricane, as well as The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes. He lives in Kent.
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Oliver Cuthbertson was born in Amman, Jordan and now lives and works in London. He loves all things fantastical and historical and has worked with a diverse range of clients in both publishing and the entertainment world, including Fox, HBO, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.
