The best parts of the novel are the historical information included and the chapters at the beginning and end. Midge experiences both loss and love, on a journey of self-discovery, pain, terror and triumph.“A Rose for the ANZAC Boys” is an historical fiction novel with aspects of romance, war, adventure and Australian culture. As time goes on tragedy after tragedy occurs, causing the girls to be courageous and strong. The three girls arrive in France and set up a canteen at the train station for the soldiers on their way to the battlefield, and the wounded returning. After devastating news, Midge and her friends Ethel and Anne decide that it is their turn to “do their bit” for the war. Midge feels the war getting closer as she receives a letter from Tim. After Margery (Midge) Macpherson’s old brother Dougie and twin brother Tim enlist in the war, Midge is sent to an English boarding school. “A Rose for the ANZAC Boys” is a novel by Jackie French set during the horrific years of World War One.
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