No. of pages 224
Published: 2003
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This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Older Readers category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. It was recognised in the Ethel Turner Award category by the Nsw Premier's Literary Award.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Penguin Books Ltd .
James Aldridge grew up in Victoria, Australia. In 1938 he moved to London where he established a career in journalism, working for major international newspapers. He has written over thirty novels for adults and children, including plays and TV scripts. He is best known in Australia for his novels set in the fictional town of St Helen; they include The True Story of Spit MacPhee, which won the 1986 Guardian Award. He still lives in London, SW11.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Nsw Premier's Literary Award
This book was recognised in the Ethel Turner Award category by the Nsw Premier's Literary Award.
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Older Readers category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.