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Inspired by Chinese Legends. Freshly presents the karmic rewards of kindness with a richly descriptive tone and stunning illustrations.

Two brother, Leigh and Jason, are inseparable. Jason is conscripted and sent to fight in Vietnam, they are divided not just by distance, but by their beliefs about war.

Teachers guide: http://www.hachettechildrens.com.au/downloads/titleresources/9780734412744/VietnamDiary_teachersguide.pdf

Beautiful picture book by Shaun Tan with a powerful storyline about social isolation. Suitable for secondary students. Has been recreated as a stage play by Barking Gecko Theatre Company (appropriate for young adults).

Shaun Tan's exquisite latest work! Beautiful picture book, and this website is loaded up with info, videos and a teachers guide. Shaun Tan is a genre in his own right with unique works of art in book form. All his works are appropriate for older readers, secondary school age and adults.

Extraordinary wordless picture book. Suitable for secondary and senior secondary students. A work of Literature told in images. Brilliant for visual literacy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRVZZeYLoQ Making Visual Narratives. http://www.shauntan.net/books/the-arrival.html from Shaun Tan's website.