The King's Medal

Description

'Poppa, what's that?' asked Manu. His grandfather opened etched hands to reveal a medal. Manu leaned in. 'Did you win it?' 'Sort of. A king gave it to me.' Manu's mouth gaped. 'Why did a king give you something so precious?' So begins the true story of the Anzac soldiers saving the Greek King in World War II. The King and the Anzac soldiers must flee the Nazi paratroopers, climb steep mountains, avoid gunfire from Greek soldiers who think they are spies, and find the ship that will get them to safety. from the award-winning author of Anzac Heroes, with stunning illustrations, comes an action-packed story of daring, bravery and loyalty. Based on true recounts from Anzac soldiers, during a significant event in World War II.

Maria Gill has written 60 books for the Australasian and international markets. Her book 'Anzac Heroes' won the 2016 Book of the Year prize as well as the nonfiction award. 'New Zealand Hall of Fame' won the 2012 Children's Choice (nonfiction category) and ten books have been selected as Storylines Notable Books. She grew up in New Zealand, lived in a caravan in the outback of Australia during her teenage years and backpacked around the world in her early 20s. Maria has had an eclectic career as a typist, teacher, and a nanny in Greece. Now, she's a fulltime writer living in a seaside village north of Auckland, New Zealand writing fulltime and visiting schools. While researching 'The King's Medal' she travelled to Crete and walked parts of the trek the Anzac soldiers and the King fled across while escaping the Nazis.