1915: Jimmy's War
Do you dare . . .
Leave school to support your family?
Save your big brother?
Stand up to the local crims?
It's an adventure in history.
Do you Dare?
It's 1915 in Melbourne's inner west and Jimmy has left school to support his family while his brother is away at war. But when Jimmy's brother returns, he is a different person, and Jimmy finds his 'odd jobs' for the local crims have also taken a turn for the worst. Will Jimmy go to gaol and can he save his family and his brother?
About the Do You Dare? Series
Books in series order
- 1.1841: The Bushranger's Boys(2014)
- 2.1931: Tough Times(2014)
- 3.1836: Fighting Bones(2014)
- 4.1844: The Last Horse Race(2014)
- 5.1854: Eureka Boys(2015)
- 6.1915: Jimmy's War(2015)
Reading age: 8+ years
Do You Dare? fills a much-needed gap for engaging Australian historical fiction for boys aged 8 to 12, but are proving popular with many girls as well.
These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. But most importantly, they're compelling reads, driven by vivid action, great characters and some thrilling moments of jeopardy!
Similar to the already popular Our Australian Girl series, Do You Dare? blends historical fact with engaging fiction to create a fun, informative series that both parents and kids will love.