Light Horse Boy

Brought to life by illustrations, historical photographs, and memorabilia. In 1914, Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement of the war to end all wars. But, they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline, and nothing will ever be the same again. A beautifully illustrated historical picture book about the fate of horses during World War I, this adventure goes behind the scenes with the great Australian and New Zealand Army Corps legends for an intimate look at their experience.

Dianne Wolfer is the author of 14 books for teenagers and younger readers and an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She is the recipient of a West Australian Young Readers Book Awards for her book Lighthouse Girl. Dianne Wolfer is author of fourteen books for teenagers and younger readers. Her latest title Light Horse Boy follows the journey of a young soldier who sails with his horse from Melbourne with the 1st AIF in 1914. The book follows Jim’s journey to Egypt, Gallipoli and through iconic battles of WW1’s Desert Campaign. Light Horse Boy can be read as a companion novel to Dianne’s previous title, Lighthouse Girl. Lighthouse Girl was shortlisted for the 2009 NSW Premier’s History Awards and the WA Premier’s Awards. It won the children’s choice, 2010 West Australian Young Readers Book Awards and is an ASLA recommended reading text for the National History Curriculum. Lighthouse Girl is based on the true story of Fay Howe, daughter of the Breaksea Island lighthouse keeper, who relayed messages for the departing ANZAC troops. Dianne enjoys combining her love of history with writing fiction. Her picture book, Photographs in the Mud (also a recommended History Curriculum text) was inspired by a research trip along the Kokoda Track. It was recently published in Japanese and is used as a reference for international workshops promoting peaceful ‘discourse analysis’. Dianne is an active member of writing groups, including the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and served for six years as their WA Advisor. Dianne loves travelling and has spent much of her life overseas. She lives on the south coast of WA. Awards Winner, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 2010 Short listed, NSW Premier’s History Awards, 2009 Short listed, West Australian Premier’s Awards, 2009 Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 2007 Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 2006 Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 2002 Short listed, Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature, 2001 Short listed, Wilderness Society’s Environment Award, 1999 Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award, 1999 Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 1996