Bennett, Vicki,

The promise : a true story / Vicki Bennett ; Tull Suwannakit. - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.

"Papua New Guinea nurse Maiogaru Taulebona hid a wounded Australian airman in a cave, deep in the jungle near Milne Bay in World War 2. With two words, I promise, she was bound to the task of saving his life. Hiding him in a canoe under a pile of vegetables, Maiogaru paddled him through Japanese-occupied waters to safety. Her bravery was recognised when she was awarded the Royal Australia Air Force Loyalty Medal" -- Back cover.

Ages 5 years+

9781922643407 1922643408


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