Evie’s War

Anna MacKenzie’s book gives the reader an insight into the First World War through the perspective of Evie, an eighteen-year-old New Zealander living in England. Shortly after her family arrives in England for their tour of Europe, war breaks out and Evie is introduced to a whole new world. Evie experiences first-hand the horrors inflicted on the men, along with the heartbreak and stress of serving in hospitals – both on the front line and in England. Through Evie’s experiences during the four years, Mackenzie is able to highlight the expectations of Evie and her associates during the war.  Read more