A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black. Star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes.
On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th regiments of the Australian Light Horse took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. Among the first to leap the enemy trenches was Lieutenant Guy Haydon riding his beloved mare, Midnight. This is their story.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘Chilling, moving, this narrative non-fiction picture book will enchant readers of all ages – for its simple yet beautifully-written content, and for the vibrant, child-friendly imagery Lessac does so well.’ Tania McCartney, Kids Book Review
‘Mark Greenwood’s sparse and precise text is beautifully complemented by his wife Frane Lessac’s illustrations … This team of creators has done justice to a story that is one of the many about Walers that became legendary in the Australian Light Horse.’ Anastasia Gonis, Buzz Words Magazine
‘The text is a wonderful blend of poetic, emotive prose and historical basis, and the illustrations capture the colours of the desert and bush settings and the starkness of he war scenes with a deceptive simplicity.’ Sally Murphy, Aussie Reviews
Awards
Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Notables 2015
WAYRBA Awards 2015 Shortlist
Mark Greenwood
Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. He enjoys searching for lost explorers and glittering treasure, delving into baffling mysteries and investigating famous cold cases. His award-winning books examining history and multicultural themes have been honoured internationally. Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frané Lessac, to produce books that promote an understanding of multicultural issues, […]
Frané Lessac
Frané Lessac is a West Australian author-illustrator with over 50 award-winning children’s books published worldwide. She grew up in a small town outside New York City and lived on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat and later London before moving to Australia in 1990. She is married to children’s author, Mark Greenwood, and together they have […]Explore more from our catalogue
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