{"product_id":"le-quesnoy","title":"Le Quesnoy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Quesnoy\u003c\/em\u003e (pronounced Leck con wah) is a town in northern France. It is surrounded by high walls and deep trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn World War I, it was occupied by the German army for four long years. In November 1918, the town was liberated by soldiers from far-away New Zealand. Because these men used a bit of Kiwi ingenuity, they were able to take the town back without a single civilian life being lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has become one of the most famous stories in New Zealand military history, and the relationship between Le Quesnoy and New Zealand continues to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of Le Quesnoy's liberation through the eyes of a child living in the town at the time. Stunning watercolour illustrations and simple language make this an ANZAC picture book that young readers will be able to imaginatively engage with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48057438535732,"sku":"9780143504566","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6195\/0516\/files\/9780143504566-le-quesnoy-1.jpg?v=1784754896","url":"https:\/\/toyhero.co.nz\/products\/le-quesnoy","provider":"Toy Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}