In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for
the excitement and adventure of the ‘war to end all wars’. They sign up for the
Light Horse Regiment and sail to Egypt in a fleet of 38 troopships carrying
30,000 soldiers and over 7000 horses. But Jim and Charlie soon discover the
brutal realities of life on the frontline.
Light Horse Boy explores WW1
battles through the eyes of a gentle young man who loves horses. The story is
told via text and letters, interspersed with stunning charcoal sketches by
Brian Simmonds, primary source documents and historical photographs. The story
stands alone but can also be read as a partner book to Lighthouse Girl, winner of the West Australian Young Reader’s Book
Awards and shortlisted for two Premier’s Awards.
Shortlisted for the 2014 CBCA Young Readers Award
