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'Like many of his mates from the bush, Frank Ballantyne is keen to join the grand adventure and do his bit. Specially as a chest full of medals might impress the currently unimpressed parents of his childhood sweetheart. So Frank ups his age and volunteers with his horse Daisy ... and his dad.

'In the deserts of Egypt and Palestine he experiences all the adventure he ever wanted, and a few things he wasn't expecting. Heartbreak, love and the chance to make the most important choice of his life.

'From Gallipoli to the famous charge at Beersheba, through to the end of the war and its unforgettable aftermath, Frank's story grows out of some key moments in Australia's history.' (Publication summary)

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Unit Suitable For AC: Year 5 (NSW Stage 3)

Duration 4 to 6 weeks

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Themes

Anzac Day, Australian Children's Laureates, bravery, History, honour, journey, loyalty, mateship, relationships, war, World War One

General Capabilities

Ethical Understanding, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability, Intercultural Understanding, Literacy, Personal and Social Capability

Cross-curriculum Priorities

Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia

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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Penguin , 2014 .
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      Extent: 160p.
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      • Published 28 May 2014
      ISBN: 0670077429
    • London,
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      Western Europe, Europe,
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      Puffin ,
      2014 .
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      Extent: 159 p.p.
      Description: illus., map
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      • Published: 7th August 2014
      ISBN: 014135500X, 9780141355009
    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Penguin , 2015 .
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      Extent: 176p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 25 March 2015
      ISBN: 9780670078882

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Aussie Books for Aussie Kids 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , September 2014; (p. 65)

— Review of Bilby Moon Margaret Spurling , 2000 single work picture book ; Good Dog Hank Jackie French , 2015 single work picture book ; Frank Davies and the Amazing Frog Catapult Rohan Clifford , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction ; I Am Juliet Jackie French , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Blueback Tim Winton , 1997 single work children's fiction ; Jamie Brown Is NOT Rich Adam Wallace , 2014 single work children's fiction
Horses for Courses Ruth Starke , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 364 2014; (p. 44)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Figgy in the World Tamsin Janu , 2014 single work children's fiction
Saddle Up for a Remarkable Ride Connection Reigns Karen Hardy , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 15 June 2014; (p. 16) The Sunday Age , 15 June 2014; (p. 14) The Canberra Times , 15 June 2014; (p. 26)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction
A Boy, His Horse and World War I Heather Zubek , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: The West Australian , 10 June 2014; (p. 7)
[Review] Loyal Creatures Helen Purdie , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 29 no. 2 2014; (p. 40)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction
[Review] Loyal Creatures Helen Purdie , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 29 no. 2 2014; (p. 40)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction
Saddle Up for a Remarkable Ride Connection Reigns Karen Hardy , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 15 June 2014; (p. 16) The Sunday Age , 15 June 2014; (p. 14) The Canberra Times , 15 June 2014; (p. 26)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction
Horses for Courses Ruth Starke , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 364 2014; (p. 44)

— Review of Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Figgy in the World Tamsin Janu , 2014 single work children's fiction
Aussie Books for Aussie Kids 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , September 2014; (p. 65)

— Review of Bilby Moon Margaret Spurling , 2000 single work picture book ; Good Dog Hank Jackie French , 2015 single work picture book ; Frank Davies and the Amazing Frog Catapult Rohan Clifford , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman , 2014 single work children's fiction ; I Am Juliet Jackie French , 2014 single work children's fiction ; Blueback Tim Winton , 1997 single work children's fiction ; Jamie Brown Is NOT Rich Adam Wallace , 2014 single work children's fiction
A Boy, His Horse and World War I Heather Zubek , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: The West Australian , 10 June 2014; (p. 7)
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