A new addition to the series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including World War II hero Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop

Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop was an Australian Army surgeon during World War II. Weary was among the Allies taken as prisoners of war in Java and moved to Thailand, to work on the grim Thai-Burma railway. This is the story of how Weary's bravery, tenacity, and compassion helped save the lives and bolster the spirits of Australian POWs.

Claire Saxby writes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for children, and is the author of more than 40 books. Jeremy Lord is an illustrator.