Characters: Evan Warrender (14-year-old narrator), his father (a pacifist doctor), Turkish soldiers and civilians, Allied soldiers at Gallipoli, and various characters encountered during their journey behind enemy lines
Key Facts:Evan's Gallipoli is a gripping young adult historical novel told entirely in diary form. It follows 14-year-old Evan Warrender and his father as they travel to the Dardanelles in 1915 to provide medical aid and succour to Allied soldiers during the Gallipoli campaign. Captured by the Turkish army, they endure hardship, danger, and unlikely friendships while witnessing the horrors of war from behind enemy lines. The story explores themes of pacifism, humanity, courage, and the futility of war through a young Australian boy's honest and moving perspective. Kerry Greenwood (known for the Phryne Fisher series) delivers a powerful, accessible account of the Gallipoli campaign suitable for readers aged 11 and up.
