
Title
I Was Only Nineteen
Author
Schumann, John
Illustrator
Smith, Craig
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published Date
2014
Annotation
The author captures his experiences of the Vietnam War in this well-known song revealed in a picture book format. It tells of the hardships and how war changes both those away at war and those left at home. Fear, pain, loss and suffering are all revealed in both words and images.
Key Concepts
Friendship, History, Loss, War
Audience
Upper primary, Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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