Lighthouse Girl
Brian Simmonds
(illustrator),
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2009
Z1562057
2009
single work
picture book
young adult
'Based on the true story of Fay Howe, this gentle tale brings to life the hardships of those left at home during wartime. Drawing on fascinating archival material, and interweaving fact with fiction ... Dianne Wolfer and ... Brian Simmonds deftly recreate this period in Australian history from the perspective of a young girl.'
Fremantle Press website, www.fremantlepress.com.au (Sighted 23/02/2009)
Light Horse Boy
Brian Simmonds
(illustrator),
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2013
Z1910182
2013
single work
picture book
children's
'In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. But in the Light Horse they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline. And nothing will ever be the same again.
Featuring stunning charcoal sketches by Brian Simmonds alongside primary source documents and historical photos, Light Horse Boy goes behind the scenes of the great ANZAC legends for an intimate look at their experience of World War I.' (Publisher's blurb)
In the Lamplight
Brian Simmonds
(illustrator),
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2018
12849869
2018
single work
picture book
children's
historical fiction
war literature
'From fighting for the right to vote to nursing conscripted young men, Rose’s life changes forever when World War I arrives in the peaceful English village of Harefield. With an influx of wounded Australian soldiers, the villagers rally around to provide care and comfort, despite suffering their own casualties and grieving for their own losses. Training to nurse Australian soldiers like Jim the Light Horse boy is hard work, but with it comes much for Rose to treasure – in the gaining of a vocation, in confidence won and in finding new love in a new land.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
The Last Light Horse
Brian Simmonds
(illustrator),
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2022
23419802
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'There were 136,000 Australian horses sent to fight during the First World War. Just one came home. From the high country of Victoria to the desert sand of Egypt, from the waters off Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, this is the extraordinary story of Sandy, the only returning warhorse.
'The fourth and final book in the Light series, which began with Lighthouse Girl and includes the CBCA shortlisted Light Horse Boy.'
Source : publisher's blurb
