White Butterflies

By Ian McPhedran, Colin Mcphedran, Verona Burgess

Book Overview

A harrowing escape, an enduring spirit.White Butterflies recounts Colin McPhedran's extraordinary journey as an 11-year-old fleeing the Japanese invasion of Burma. This new edition of the Australian classic tells a story of survival against impossible odds.

Forced to trek 500 kilometers across the Patkoi Mountain Ranges, Colin, his mother, brother, and sister battled monsoon rains, starvation, and disease. This is more than a war story; it's a testament to family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable loss.

Experience McPhedran's pre-war childhood, the terror of invasion, and the desperate fight for freedom. White Butterflies is for readers seeking: Inspirational stories of survivalHistorical accounts of WWII in Southeast AsiaExplorations of cultural identity and displacementDiscover a classic tale of courage and hope that will stay with you long after the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742235387
• ISBN13: 9781742235387
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"