The Friendly Games
In 1956 Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Student John Wing was so proud of his country, one of the friendliest places on earth. But when world tensions dominated the news, John wrote an urgent letter suggesting how to change the Closing Ceremony to bring all nations together as one.
Awards
SHORTLISTED
The NSW Premier’s History Awards, Younger Readers’ Category 2021
SHORTLISTED
The Children’s Peace Literature Award, 2021
Book Details
Illustrator Fiona Burrows
Publisher MidnightSun
ISBN 9781925227642
Page 32 pages
Reading Age 4+ years