| Author: | Judith Clarke | ISBN: | 9781743437209 |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin | Publication: | January 1, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | Judith Clarke |
| ISBN: | 9781743437209 |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Publication: | January 1, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Language: | English |
Winner:
2001 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Older Readers
Winner:
2001 Arts Queensland Steele Rudd Australian Short Story Award
Kenny is fourteen. His dad has just died and, to keep the family together, Kenny must find work. 'Be careful going through the flatlands,' his mother warns him. 'Don't stop for anyone.'
But Kenny does stop, and what happens next will define the man he becomes.
'a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and rewarding book' Viewpoint
'to be read and re-read' Australian Book Review
'This book bridges generations, races and countries, showing that emotions are universal and fear exists in many forms.it all rings true.' Magpies
'Clarke reminds us that history is about people and that the consequences can ripple on for years' Guardian Education
Winner:
2001 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Older Readers
Winner:
2001 Arts Queensland Steele Rudd Australian Short Story Award
Kenny is fourteen. His dad has just died and, to keep the family together, Kenny must find work. 'Be careful going through the flatlands,' his mother warns him. 'Don't stop for anyone.'
But Kenny does stop, and what happens next will define the man he becomes.
'a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and rewarding book' Viewpoint
'to be read and re-read' Australian Book Review
'This book bridges generations, races and countries, showing that emotions are universal and fear exists in many forms.it all rings true.' Magpies
'Clarke reminds us that history is about people and that the consequences can ripple on for years' Guardian Education
