Young Digger

Embark on a poignant journey with 'Young Digger', a heartwarming novel set against the backdrop of the First World War. This masterfully crafted story by the award-winning author of 'Soldier Boy' unfolds on Christmas Day in 1918, as a small, orphaned boy wanders into an Australian airmen's mess in Germany. The narrative captures the harrowing experiences of war through the eyes of a child, detailing the chaos of battle—the echo of exploding shells, the cries of dying men, and the brutal realities of life in the Flanders mud. As fate intertwines their lives, the boy, whom the air squadron affectionately names 'Young Digger', becomes a cherished mascot. Experience the unwavering bond that develops between Young Digger and air mechanic Tim Tovell, who courageously smuggles him back to Australia for a chance at a new life. This compelling tale weaves themes of love, survival, and the transformative power of compassion in times of conflict. With 304 pages of gripping prose, 'Young Digger' is more than just a story of war; it is a testament to hope and family. Perfect for readers of historical fiction who appreciate deep emotional narratives and character-driven plots. Dive into the world of Young Digger and discover an unforgettable journey that will stay with you long after the last page.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780670079292
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 304


Description:
The dark clouds returned and gathered about the boy. His eyes grew distant, and he began to tremble. He heard not only shells exploding, but the cries of dying men . . . He was stumbling over churned earth, looking into the face of an officer, bloodied red as the poppies, ripped apart in the Flanders mud . . . A small boy, an orphan of the First World War, wanders into the Australian airmen's mess in Germany, on Christmas Day in 1918. A strange boy, with an uncertain past and an extraordinary future, he became a mascot for the air squadron and was affectionately named 'Young Digger'. And in one of the most unusual incidents ever to emerge from the battlefields of Europe after the Great War, this solitary boy was smuggled back to Australia by air mechanic Tim Tovell, a man who cared for the boy so much that he was determined, however risky, to provide Young Digger with a new family and a new life in a new country, far from home.From the award-winning, highly acclaimed author of Soldier Boy comes another heartfelt tale of war, fate and unforgettable love.

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