| Format: | Paperback, 264 pages |
| Published In: | Australia, 01 September 2005 |
| Quantity Available: | 13 |
Colm is an orpan of the Empire sent from the UK after World War II to the infamous Bindoon Boy's Home in the WA bush. He escapes and teams up with old Billy Dare and his dog, Rusty. Together they evade the authorities and go adventuring through western and central Australia, along the dingo fence, looking for work. Ages 10+. Australian author. Reviews engrossing tale' Northern Daily Leader27/8/05I really love this series; the books have so much insight very hard to put down.'Carmel, Year 11, Canberra from www.goldcreek.act.edu.au/yaraa moving story of grief and loss, of mateship and friendship and growing through adversity.'Rachel Froude, Galen College, Vic from A&U teacher review website' a colourful and engaging historical fiction that brings Australia's past alive for young adult readers.' Book ReviewsIssue 15 Summer 2006 |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| ISBN: | 186508736X |
| EAN: | 9781865087368 |
| Dimensions: | 19.0 x 127.0 x 2.0 centimeters |