Winner:2001 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Older ReadersWinner:2001 Arts Queensland Steele Rudd Australian Short Story AwardKenny is fourteen. His dad has just died and, to keep the family together, Kenny must find work. 'Be careful going through the flatlands,' his mother warns him. 'Don't stop for anyone.'But Kenny does stop, and what happens next will define the man he becomes.'a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and rewarding book' Viewpoint'to be read and re-read' Australian Book Review'This book bridges generations, races and countries, showing that emotions are universal and fear exists in many forms.it all rings true.' Magpies'Clarke reminds us that history is about people and that the consequences can ripple on for years' Guardian Education

 

This book was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

There are 180 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Allen & Unwin .

Judith Clarke has written many award-winning young adult novels including Night Train , The Lost Day , and Al Capsella and the Watchdogs . She lives in Melbourne, Australia.