 | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (June 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
 | |
| Author | David Mulligan |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 196 |
| ISBN | 978-1-74169-077-4 |
Heroes of Tobruk is a young adult historical novel written by David Mulligan. It is set in Italian North Africa during World War II and was first published by Scholastic in 2008.
Plot summary
The story follows Peter Fullerton and Tony Cantonelli's teen life as they illegally join the Australian army and are shipped off to the Siege of Tobruk. They soon become men as they experience heartfelt moments and feel much hurt throughout the story.
Blurb
There's always a moment of almost uncontrollable fear and terror when a patrol comes back and the face you're looking for isn't there.
It is 1940, and sixteen-year-old Peter Fullerton and his best mate Tony Cantonelli give false names and lie about their age to enlist in the army. Heroes Of Tobruk follows Peter and Tony from the outbreak of war, through military training and the Siege of Tobruk.
A moving story about the horror of war and the courage of ordinary soldiers.
References
- "Heroes of Tobruk - David Mulligan". Reading Time. 52 (2): 9–10. May 2008. ISSN 0155-218X.
- Barnard, Neville (May 2008). "Heroes of Tobruk (2008)". Magpies. 23 (2): 20. ISSN 0817-0088.
- "Heroes of Tobruk". Reading Time. 52 (2): 11. May 2008. ISSN 0155-218X.
 | This article about a young adult novel of the 2000s is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. |
 | This article about a World War II novel first published in the 2000s is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. |