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.
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Hardback Editions
June 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Memorial (Simply Read Books) Author(s): Gary Crew ISBN: 1-894965-08-6 / 9781894965088 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Simply Read Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
February 1999 : Hardback
| Title: Memorial Author(s): Gary Crew ISBN: 0-85091-983-5 / 978-0-85091-983-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Lothian Children's Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
January 2003 : Paperback
| Title: Memorial Author(s): Gary Crew, Shaun Tan ISBN: 0-7344-0545-6 / 978-0-7344-0545-6 (Australia edition) Publisher: Lothian Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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