War

The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay

Tim Golden | 26 April 2012
To trap a brilliant German, Richard Hannay has to pose as a pacifist.

Shooting Kabul

Jennifer Minicus | 16 April 2012
A wonderful story about family loyalty.

Moon Over Manifest

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2011
This Newbery winner has all the makings of a modern classic.

For teens, for mothers, for grandmothers: A Rose for the ANZAC Boys

Clare Cannon | 15 January 2011
This is one of the most moving historical novels I've found.

Dear Olly

Tim Golden | 18 October 2010
Intelligent and talented 18 year old Matt travels to Africa to help war-injured children, leaving his widowed mother and younger sister Olly behind. They, in turn, wait for his letters.
  
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