{"product_id":"charlies-swim","title":"Charlie's Swim","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCharlie's Swim is a powerful true story about courage and bravery during World War II, written by Bardi woman Edith Wright and illustrated by Bundjalung artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story follows Edith's uncle, Charlie D'Antoine, a young Aboriginal man living and working in Broome, Western Australia, during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOn 3 March 1942, Japanese fighter planes attacked Broome. Charlie was working inside a flying boat when the attack began. Amid the chaos of bombs, bullets, burning aircraft and sharks in the water, Charlie saw a woman and child struggling to stay afloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWithout hesitation, Charlie entered the dangerous waters to rescue them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlie's Swim\u003c\/em\u003e tells this remarkable true story while also providing young readers with an important insight into the Japanese bombing of Broome and the experiences and contributions of Aboriginal people during wartime Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCharlie was recognised for his bravery in 1944 with a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia and four medals from the Dutch government. It was many decades later that his bravery received formal recognition from the Australian government and military.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story provides an accessible introduction to Australian war history, Aboriginal history, courage, selflessness and remembrance.Charlie's Swim is a powerful true story about courage and bravery during World War II, written by Bardi woman Edith Wright and illustrated by Bundjalung artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story follows Edith's uncle, Charlie D'Antoine, a young Aboriginal man living and working in Broome, Western Australia, during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOn 3 March 1942, Japanese fighter planes attacked Broome. Charlie was working inside a flying boat when the attack began. Amid the chaos of bombs, bullets, burning aircraft and sharks in the water, Charlie saw a woman and child struggling to stay afloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWithout hesitation, Charlie entered the dangerous waters to rescue them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlie's Swim\u003c\/em\u003e tells this remarkable true story while also providing young readers with an important insight into the Japanese bombing of Broome and the experiences and contributions of Aboriginal people during wartime Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCharlie was recognised for his bravery in 1944 with a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia and four medals from the Dutch government. It was many decades later that his bravery received formal recognition from the Australian government and military.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story provides an accessible introduction to Australian war history, Aboriginal history, courage, selflessness and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on a true story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover the remarkable bravery of Charlie D'Antoine during the bombing of Broome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Nations perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces children to an Aboriginal perspective of Australia's World War II history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story of courage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores bravery, kindness and helping others in a moment of danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for history learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a memorable introduction to the 1942 bombing of Broome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-recognised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named a 2023 CBCA Eve Pownall Award Notable Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlie's Swim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edith Wright\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charmaine Ledden-Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bardi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bundjalung\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magabala Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781922613103\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9–12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical \/ Non-fiction Children's Picture Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, Aboriginal history, bravery, courage, Broome, community and Australian war history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharlie's Swim\u003c\/em\u003e is a meaningful choice for families, educators and libraries looking for Aboriginal children's books about Australian history, World War II, Indigenous servicemen and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385785143666,"sku":"SQ7101855","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/Charlie_27s_Swim_book_by_Charmaine_Ledden-Lewis_and_Edith_Wright_Riley_Callie_Resources.jpg?v=1789895447","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/charlies-swim","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}