Flapper VC

Resource Information

The work Flapper VC represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

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Label

Flapper VC

Statement of responsibility

[written and illustrated by] Mark Wilson

Title variation

Flapper, Victoria Cross

Creator

• trueWilson, Mark, 1949-

Author

• trueWilson, Mark, 1949-

Illustrator

• trueWilson, Mark, 1949-

Subject

• Animals -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
• Animals -- War use -- Australia -- Pictorial works | Juvenile literature
• trueAustralian
• trueBattles
• trueHoming pigeons -- War use -- Australia
• Homing pigeons -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
• trueAnimals -- War use -- Australia
• Animals -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
• Premier’s Reading Challenge 3-4
• trueStorms
• trueWorld War II
• Homing pigeons -- War use -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
• Homing pigeons -- War use -- Australia -- Pictorial works | Juvenile literature
• Homing pigeons -- War use -- Juvenile literature
• trueJungles
• PDSA Dickin Medals
• Picture books for children

Genre

• Picture books for children
• Premier’s Reading Challenge 3-4
• truePictorial works
• Juvenile literature
• Juvenile fiction

Language

eng

Summary

FLAPPER, VC is based on the true story of an Australian carrier pigeon during World War II. Raised and trained in Australia, Flapper is sent off to war in the Pacific. While on patrol deep in the jungle, Flapper's unit find themselves surrounded by enemy troops. With no other means of communication, the men's only hope of survival is Flapper, who has to evade enemy snipers and machine guns to get a message through to save the patrol. Flapper was awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for his actions that day, and his medal is proudly displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.This memorable tale, illustrated with Mark Wilson's beautifully crafted and evocative artwork, is a moving story of animals in war. Ages 7+

Storyline

• trueAction-packed

Tone

• trueMoving

Writing style

• trueAttention-grabbing

Illustration

• trueDetailed

Award

Children's Book Council of Australia: Notable Australian Children's Book, 2018.

Cataloging source

ANL

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

For primary school age

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

juvenile