Walkabout by James Vance Marshall (English) Paperback Book

Description: Walkabout by James Vance Marshall Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an air crash in the middle of the Australian outback. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An unusual and haunting survival story.Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian outback. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget . . . Notes A new look for the Puffin Modern Classics series, including some first time appearances. Author Biography James Vance Marshall is one of the pseudonyms of English writer Donald Payne. Walkabout was first published in 1959 and later made into a movie starring Jenny Agutter. Review Very tender, very touching, and sketched out with no sign of strain. The descriptions of the Australian bush are first-rate. * New Statesman *A deeply-felt book, filled with information about desert flora and fauna. * Times Literary Supplement *A small classic, pared down to the bare bones. many will not only enjoy it, but long remember it. * New York Times * Promotional Mary and her young brother, Peter are the only survivors of an air crash in the vast Australian outback. At risk of death in the desert, they meet an Aboriginal boy on walkabout, a rite-of-passage ritual to prove hes ready to become a man. Review Text Very tender, very touching, and sketched out with no sign of strain. The descriptions of the Australian bush are first-rate. Review Quote Very tender, very touching, and sketched out with no sign of strain. The descriptions of the Australian bush are first-rate. Promotional "Headline" An unusual and haunting survival story. Details ISBN0141359420 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0141359420 ISBN-13 9780141359427 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-07-02 Media Book Author James Vance Marshall Language English Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1924 DEWEY 823.914 Imprint Puffin Illustrations none Pages 192 Series A Puffin Book Edition 50th UK Release Date 2015-07-02 Audience Age 9-11 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Alternative 9780141957814 Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2015-08-18 AU Release Date 2015-08-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94461020;

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