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I Was Only Nineteen
I Was Only Nineteen

I Was Only Nineteen

By John Schumann, Illustrated by Craig Smith

JUVENILE FICTION

32 Pages, 11 x 11

Hardcover Picture Book, $20.99 (US $20.99) (CA $27.99)

Publication Date: June 2014

ISBN 9781743317235

Rights: US & CA

Allen & Unwin (Jun 2014)

Available from local and national retailers throughout the US.
 

Overview

A powerful and moving picture book about the Vietnam War, based on the unforgettable Australian song

Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay. This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean. And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens. God help me, I was only nineteen.

John Schumann's unforgettable lyrics about the Vietnam War are etched in the memories and history books of Australia. Now they've been warmly brought to life by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators in this powerful and moving picture book.

Author Biography

John Schumann is an Australian folk-rock artist who wrote the Australian anthem for the Vietnam War, I Was Only 19. Craig Smith is one of Australia's most prolific children's illustrators. His works include The Big Ball of String, The Boy Who Built the Boat, Heather Fell in the Water and Where Are You, Banana?