Patricia Wrightson is a distinguished Australian author for children, whose works have garnered numerous prestigious awards globally. She has made significant contributions to children's literature, often drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape and its myths. Wrightson's writing is characterized by a profound understanding of the child's world, creating stories that resonate deeply with young readers. Her unique style and thematic depth have cemented her legacy in the literary world.
United in their desperate longing to find a true home, two orphans, an Australian Aboriginal boy and a scullery maid from Parramatta encounter each other in 1798 and continue their search through space and time together.
Wiederum wird Wirrun beauftragt, ein bedrohliches Wesen zu bekämpfen. Er siegt, doch diesmal gibt es keine Wiederkehr.
Grade level: An ancient stone creature threatens the lives of a family on a lonely sheep farm in Australia
A mentally retarded boy thinks he has bought a race track for three dollars, and until a solution to the problem can be found, only the patience and understanding of his friends keep him from being hurt by the truth.
