The Flying Angel

By: Vicki Bennett
Illustrated by: Tull Suwannakit
Genre: YBC - Picture books
Published by: Scholastic Press
Published: 3 Jan 2021
ISBN: 9781743835517

Description

World War II. 1945. A group of nurses is handpicked to rescue injured soldiers from the frontline in Papua New Guinea, and transport them safely back home to Australia. Known for their courage and compassion, the soldiers call them... the Flying Angels.

This is a story inspired by the life of one remarkable nurse, Sister Marie Eileen Craig.