SYNOPSIS
motion-picture and one of the classics of Australian writing for children. This edition comes with five other stories by Colin Thiele that capture the unique voices of Australians across the natural and suburban landscape.The Water Trolley- ?Paul knew the vastness and emptiness of the land around him.? Paul understands the delicate balance of nature. Through his eyes, readers will fall in love with the sharp vulnerability of the bush.The Lock-Out -??The first disaster occurred at the end of Mr Hecht?s science lesson.? With his parents away in Melbourne, Jim expects a fun break but a series of unfortunate disasters sets in a motion an unforgettable weekend.Dad Ran A Fowl Run -??Dad kept fowls once and I?ll never forget it.? Aveling?s dad has ambitions to get rich off of raising a small army