“What don't you need to do?" she asked him. ... "You don't need to solve all the world's problems, Joe. Only some of them. There are enough to go around." ... "You've got the strength of two normal boys," she said. Then came my own personal question. "What are you going to do with this strength?" she asked me. I didn't answer. I never did. "You're going to do the right thing," she said.”
This is a notable picture book that addresses the human cost of war through its visual narrative. The story presents soldiers on opposing sides who encounter each other in a wartime setting. Through its simplified artistic approach and minimal text, the book invites young readers to consider the nature of conflict and the common experiences shared by those placed on different sides of a battle. The work has been recognized as a significant Australian contribution to children's literature dealing with complex themes of warfare and peace. more
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