'Kaisiana's Journey to Torres Strait explores the travels of a girl from Cairns who visits her grandmother on Thursday Island. Through Kaisiana's journey, we learn about her cultural identity. We also find out about the traditions of Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Sydney : Pearson Rigby , 2008'Written for upper primary students this book tells the story of Eddie Albert who joined the Army in 1940, enlisting in North Queensland. Eddie gives an account of a battle he was in, was captured by the Germans and taken to a number of prison camps in Italy. He returned home safely in 1945, married and had children and was reunited with his brother. Eddie’s story is contextualised in the social history of the time, both before and after the war, including the story of his removal from his mother.' (Source: AIATSIS website)
Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2010