The White Mouse : The Story of Nancy Wake

The White Mouse : The Story of Nancy Wake
ISBN: 9781742990910
Publication Date: 1 August 2015

The Gestapo called her The White Mouse - and they wanted her, dead or alive. Nancy Wake was an Australian who joined the French Resistance during World War II and became the most wanted woman in France. Parachuting behind enemy lines, blowing up bridges and smuggling refugees across borders, Nancy fought fiercely against the enemy and became the most decorated Australian woman in any war.

About the Author

Peter Gouldthorpe was born in Melbourne in 1954 and in 1973 moved to Tasmania where he now lives. He is recognised as one of Australia's most versatile and skilful illustrators, adept at capturing and evoking the deepest emotions through his art, notably in picture books for older readers. Apart from illustrating children's books, Peter also paints landscapes, portraits and commissioned work, and designs stage sets. His outstanding illustrations can be seen in such popular picture books as Paul Jennings' Grandad's Gifts, Gary Crew's First Light, Hist! by C.J. Dennis and Libby Hathorn's The Wonder Thing, which has just been published in paperback by Puffin. Peter has received many awards and commendations for his beautiful work, including the Children's Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award for First Light in 1994.