The Crossing - Michael's Story

In 1915, thousands of New Zealand soldiers marched from the southern Wairarapa across the Rimutaka Range to Wellington to board ships taking them to fight in World War One. A century later, writer and illustrator Michelle O'Connell joined a re-enactment of the march. Marching were relatives of the young men who had marched to war. Michelle's book is the story of her great-grandfather Albert and her young son, Michael. As with her previous book, 'Leaving for the Front', Michelle O'Connell has written and illustrated 'The Crossing'in a way that commemorates the soldiers while providing useful lessons for children on the sacrifice of their forebears. A 'Notes for the Teacher' section includes useful teaching points for primary aged children.

• | Author: Michelle O'Connell
• | Publisher: Bms Books An Imprint Of Business Media Services Ltd
• | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 52 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0473355337
• | ISBN-13: 9780473355333