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Memorial

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In 2014 the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. Internationally acclaimed author, Gary Crew, and multi-award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan have created a powerful picture book to help us all remember.

When the soldiers return in 1918, a memorial tree is planted… ‘Lest we forget’. But generations later, what do those who pause in the shadows of the tree’s immense branches remember? A message we should never forget.

Memorial serves as a reminder of the lessons to be gained from the past and examine the significance of conservation, respect and remembrance.

Our Review Panel says...

For something a little bit different from the usual WW1 stories, try this picture book that explores the topic of remembrance over time. Best suited to KS2, the story depicts a fig tree planted in 1918 as a war memorial in Australia. Generations later a local council threatens to cut down the tree when its roots cause problems with the developments in the town. The story leaves plenty of space to discuss what remembrance means and the importance of stories and conversations in keeping memories of the past alive.

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