"Quetta" by Gary Crew tells the story of a fierce storm that isolates a group of children on a field trip. As they wait for rescue, they uncover disturbing secrets about the abandoned town of Quetta and its tragic history. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, bravery, and the haunting presence of the past. As the children confront their fears and the mysteries surrounding them, they learn valuable lessons about courage and the importance of facing the unknown. The tension builds as danger lurks, challenging their resolve and forcing them to rely on one another for survival. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2002 by Hachette Australia .

Bruce Whatley is the author and illustrator of many best-selling children's picture books including The Night Before Christmas. He lives in Australia. Gary Crew is well known for his rich, multi-layered and intensely suspenseful bestselling novels for young adults. Four times the winner of the CBC Book of the Year Award, as well as other numerous awards, Gary was a high school English teacher for eighteen years, before turning to university lecturing and full-time writing. He lives in Queensland.