The Ice Cream Army Author:Jessica Gregson "The Ice Cream Army" is based on the true story of the battle of Broken Hill, where, in 1915, two Turkish men declared war on Australia and attacked a train, killing two of the passengers. The novel is a fictionalised exploration of the racism and prejudice faced by two Turkish immigrants in a small town in rural Australia, and the events that l... more »ed them to take the action that they did. Jessica is the author of "The Angel Makers" published by Paperbooks in 2007, which has been sold into 11 countries. The book is also under consideration for a film offer.« less