In many communities there was pressure on men and boys to sign up and fight for their country. In 1914, the year the book is set, Australia still hadn’t introduced conscription to go to war you had to volunteer and be at least 16 years of age. Loyal Creatures is a World War I story that centres on Frank, a 15-year-old boy from country New South Wales, and his horse named Daisy. You may decide to share this with your students or you may prefer students discover the twists and turns as the story unfolds. The following introduction is for the teacher. The book contains descriptions of war and the teacher should decide about the use of this book in relation to the students in the class. Note: Before beginning, teachers are reminded to read Loyal Creatures.
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