CHILDREN’S BOOKS Australian

A Moreton Bay Fig tree, planted as a memorial to Australian soldiers killed in World War I, looks set to be cut down by the local council. A young boy tells the moving story of the tree, as related by his great grandfather, grandfather and father, each of whom has participated in wars over the years. Interweaving themes of war, memory and conservation while bringing the legend of the Anzacs to a new generation, with brilliantly original collage illustration.

• 32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm. reprint #010524
• Kerry White collection of Australian children’s books.
• Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award, 2000
• Memorial rites and ceremonies — Australia — Juvenile fiction
• Memorials — Australia — Juvenile fiction
• War memorials — Australia — Juvenile fiction
• World War, 1914-1918 — Monuments — Australia — Juvenile fiction
• Australian