Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy: The Runaway
$17.63
- Paperback
100 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2019
Summary
Shortlisted for the 2019 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards
When Tommy goes on a trip to an Outback farm with his friend Martin, he thinks that his biggest problem will be Francis, his former friend who has gate-crashed the holiday. He doesn’t expect to run into his old enemy, Frank Gardiner. Frank is on the run from the law and will do anything to keep Tommy from revealing his true identity. And Tommy is about to learn why the bushranger is so desper…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925675894 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1925675890 |
| Author: | Jane Smith, Pat Kan |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 100 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2019 |
| Dimensions: | 128mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy |
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Jane Smith
Jane Smith is an author and librarian with a passion for Australian history, especially bushrangers. Since 2014, she has published thirteen books on the subject, earning award nominations from the ABIA and CBCA, and receiving glowing national reviews. Her fascination with Australian history is clearly shared by children, parents, and teachers.
In 2015, Captain Thunderbolt, from her popular Australian Bushranger series, was shortlisted for an ABIA Award. Shoot-out from the Rock, the first book in her new series, Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy, was a notable book in the 2017 CBCA Book of the Year awards. These books introduce younger readers to the vibrant lives of Australian bushranging legends and the eras in which they lived. Jane’s meticulous research provides insights that delve beyond the surface, exploring the personalities of her subjects and debunking common myths and misconceptions.
Jane’s clever and entertaining series are written with a flair for fun and reader engagement, while also keeping the Australian National Curriculum in mind. The seventh book in the Tommy Bell series was released in February 2019.
Pat Kan is a talented and versatile artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He has illustrated several children’s books, including The Australian Bushranger series and the Tommy Bell Bushranger series, as well as picture books like There’s a Koala.
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