Anzac Day 2018 Essentials

ANZAC DAY 2018 ESSENTIALS

THE ANZAC VIOLIN

$27.99 More than 20 years after publication of the classic NZ story, The Bantam and the Soldier, Jennifer Beck and Robyn Belton have joined forces again to produce another heartwarming Author: JENNIFER BECK story from the First World War. This time it’s the true story of Illustrator: ROBYN BELTON Otago’s Alexander Aitken and the violin that travelled with him Publisher: SCHOLASTIC on his wartime journey, bringing music and solace to his fellow NEW ZEALAND ANZACs. ISBN/ABN: 9781775433910 Format: HARDBACK Sales Points: Type: PICTURE • By the award-winning creators of The Bantam and the Soldier Age Level: 5+ • Sensitively written by Jennifer Beck and illustrated in Dimensions: 215 X 265 MM atmospheric watercolour tones by Robyn Belton Page Count: 40 PP • Includes an information page about Aitken’s life after the war, and a link to a violin rendition of Dvorak’s Humoresque, a NEW FOR favourite of the troops 2018 • Endpapers contain a collection of fascinating ephemera

ANZAC ANIMALS

$29.99 Who knew our soldiers had such a variety of animal companions in the two world wars? Apart from the ‘beasts of burden’ that one might expect, such as horses, mules, donkeys and camels, Author: MARIA GILL many battalions had mascots as well: kangaroos, monkeys, Illustrator: MARCO IVANCIC dogs, chickens, tortoises, cats … all of whom provided comfort, Publisher: SCHOLASTIC companionship and a welcome distraction from the war. NEW ZEALAND ISBN/ABN: 9781775434740 SALES POINTS: Format: HARDBACK • Fascinating true tales of the mascots and working animals of Type: NONFICTION WWI and WWII Age Level: 7+ • From the winning team of the 2016 Margaret Mahy Book of Dimensions: 280 X 215 MM the Year, Anzac Heroes Page Count: 64 PP • Includes stunning illustrations by Ivancic, as well as historical wartime photos • Detailed maps, timelines and NEW FOR charts add further depth 2018 ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL 2018

The Red Poppy The Bantam and (with CD) the Soldier

David Hill Jennifer Beck Illus Fifi Colston Illus Robyn Belton $18.99 $17.99 WINNER NZ CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR 1997

When Jim McLeod, along with his mates, charges across no- The talents of best-selling author Jennifer Beck and prize-winning man’s-land, Jim is shot . . . and finds himself face to face with illustrator Robyn Belton are beautifully combined in this poignant an enemy soldier. story of friendship and survival. Sales Points: Sales Points: • Stunningly illustrated and designed • A redesigned and rejacketed edition of the much-loved story • Sensitively written war story that shows the similarities that won New Zealand Children’s Book of the Year in 1997 between men on both sides • A delightful and poignant story that touches on humanity and • Includes CD with hauntingly beautiful song unexpected friendship through times of war • Storylines Notable Book 2013 • Finalist Russell Clark Medal for Illustration

The Harmonica The Anzac Puppy

Dawn McMillan Peter Millett Illus Andrew Burdan Illus Trish Bowles $17.99 $17.99 WINNER CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARD 2015

Carlos is surprised to find a shiny silver harmonica in a dusty old This fictional story was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin box in the attic. He secretly plays it in his room at night, and out- Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World side amongst the tall grasses. Finally, taking it to his mother, he War I. The Anzac Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, finds that it was once his Uncle Jack’s, who we learn died in war. hardship, friendship and love. It is through the harmonica and the music they have shared that Carlos feels he has come to know his uncle. Sales Points: • Beautifully and sensitively portrayed by artist Trish Bowles Sales Points: • Background story meticulously researched by the author • A superbly written, evocative war story from Dawn McMillan • Freda’s studded collar, which bore the inscription ‘Freda of • Sensitively and richly illustrated by Andrew Burdan, who the New Zealand Rifle Brigade’ is now in the National Army illustrated Joy Cowley’s Hush Museum at Waiouru, New Zealand • A timeless story of loss, warmth, music and family • Winner NZ Children’s Choice Award 2015 relationships • Storylines Notable Book 2017 SCHOLASTIC NZ | ISBN 9781775430971 | PAPERBACK | PICTURE | AGES 6+ | 250 X 240 MM | 32 PP | $17.99 SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775433446 • PAPERBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM • 32 PP • $17.99 2016 MARGARET MAHY BOOK OF THE YEAR

ANZAC Heroes Maria Gill Illus Marco Ivancic $29.99

The intense and hair-raising front-line experiences of 30 COURAGEOUS AND UNFORGETTABLE ANZACS who served in World War One and Two are brought to life in dramatic detail in this action-packed book. Anzac Heroes includes famous soldiers such as New Zealand’s double Victoria Cross recipient Charles Upham, and honoured Australian Hughie Edwards. It also includes indigenous soldiers – Albert Knight from Australia and Peter Buck from New Zealand – and brave servicewomen such as Joice Loch and Dr Jessie Scott. Sales Points: • Winner of the 2016 Margaret Mahy Book of the Year and Elsie Locke Non- Fiction Award at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults • Anzac Heroes gives children an overview of the two World Wars, and takes them on a journey with some of the heroes • Gill has produced well-researched biographies, written with young readers in mind • Includes stunning illustrations by Ivancic, as well as historical wartime photos • Storylines Notable Book 2017 SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775433637 • HARDBACK • NONFICTION • AGES 9+ • 280 X 215 MM • 88 PP • $29.99

Meet Torty! She’s one tough little tortoise with a beat-up shell and some missing toes. Torty survived a great war that raged in Europe 100 years ago — when she was rescued by a young Kiwi soldier. She is a World War One survivor. Sales Points: • A heartwarming story of survival against the odds that is beautifully illustrated by Fifi Colston, who illustratedThe Red Poppy • A true New Zealand story - Torty still lives with the Kiwi soldier’s family in Central North Island • Storylines Notable Book 2017

FINALIST NZ CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS 2017

Torty and the Soldier - Paperback Torty and the Soldier - Hardback

Jennifer Beck Jennifer Beck Illus Fifi Colston Illus Fifi Colston $17.99 $27.99 SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775433651 • PAPERBACK SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775434849 • HARDBACK • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM • 32 PP • $17.99 • PICTURE • AGES 3+ • 250 X 240 MM • 32 PP • $27.99 KIWIS AT WAR A WWI series from Scholastic NZ

NEW FOR 2018

1914: Riding into War KIWISKiwis AT atWAR: War 1918 1917: BROKEN Machines POPPIES of War FINALIST CHILDREN’S Susan Brocker $18.99Brian Falkner CHOICE AWARD $18.99 2015 $18.99 Author: DES HUNT SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775432067 Publisher:17-year-old SCHOLASTIC Bob Sunday has stolen his brother’s identity to enlist in WW1. • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ • 198 X 128 MM • 216 PP • $18.99 Keith wasNEW killed ZEALAND at Gallipoli, so doesn’t need it any more, anyway. But Bob ISBN/ABN:is keen 9781775432821to join the Royal Flying Corps, and soon finds himself flying patrols Format:over thePAPERBACK front line in France, up against the likes of the Red Baron — 1915: Wounds of War Type:Manfred FICTION von Richthofen. A boy’s dreams of adventure are soon shattered Diana Menefy Age Level:amid the12+ horrors of war; culminating in his witnessing the destruction at Dimensions:Passchendaele. 198 X 128 MM $18.99 Page Count: 408 PP Sales Points: SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775432746 • The fourth title in the popular Kiwis at War series • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ • 198 X 128 MM • 296 PP • $18.99 • A powerfully written story showing how warfare changed forever with the introduction of the aeroplane and the tank 1916: Dig for Victory • While Falkner does not shy away from the horrors of war, his writing also FINALIST Four Christmases have passed since the world went to war in 1914. brings humour and warmth – 1917: Machines of War is a riveting read David Hair NZ CHILDREN’S Struggling to survive in the trenches, close to enemy lines, amid the terror BOOK AWARDS • Young teen boys, in particular, will relish the experience and marvel at of gunfire and the whine of warplanes, Kiwi soldier Henry Hunt rescues a $18.99 2017 how the air aces of WW1 were not much older than them – most in their shaken little dog. He has no idea he’ll soon be facing a disciplinary hearing. late teens and early twenties SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775432784 To Henry’s relief, the Major allows the little foxie to live ... this time. Henry • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ finds the SCHOLASTICdog is not only NEWa comfort ZEALAND to his •fellow ISBN 9781775432807soldiers on the battlefields• PAPERBACK • 198 X 128 MM • 216 PP • $18.99 of France, •but FICTION a great • ratter,AGES too.12+ • Together, 198 X 128 can MM they • 352 survive PP • $18.99 the Great War? QTY 1917: Machines of War SALES POINTS: Cover not final not Cover Brian Falkner • The final title in the ª|xHSLHRFy432807zmuch-acclaimed Kiwis at War series • Written by Des Hunt, one of NZ’s most experienced children’s $18.99 novelists, who has based his book on the experiences of two of his own SCHOLASTIC NZ • ISBN 9781775432807 uncles who fought in WWI • PAPERBACK • FICTION • AGES 12+ • A fitting tie-inWATCH withAnzac Animals and the FORrole of animals inMORE the war KIWIS• 198 X 128AT MM • 352 WAR PP • $18.99

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