The Drover's Son
$25.33
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2026
Summary
Survival, truth telling and hope …
A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell’s bestselling novel The Drover’s Wife. A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model, and stands as a testament to the hardships and resilience of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
With his father away for much of the year, Danny has had to grow up fast. He thinks that soon he will have no choice but to leave home a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761341977 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761341979 |
| Author: | Leah Purcell, Dub Leffler |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 258mm x 235mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Leah Purcell
Leah Purcell (Author)
Leah Purcell AM is a proud Goa, Gunggari, Wakka Wakka Murri woman from Queensland. She is a playwright, actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and author. At the heart of her work are female and First Nations themes, characters and issues. In 2021, she received a Member of The Order of Australia (AM) for her service to performing arts, First Nations youth and culture, and to women. The Drover’s Wife was originally an award-winning play, written by and starring Purcell, based on the Henry Lawson short story. She was the lead actor, writer, director and a producer of the acclaimed feature film adaptation, The Drover’s Wife The Legend Of Molly Johnson. Her bestselling and award-winning novel, The Drover’s Wife, was released in 2019. In 2026, Leah will direct The Drover’s Wife - The Opera, libretto by Leah Purcell with George Palmer, opening in Brisbane and Sydney. Among her many other film, tv and theatre credits, Leah headlines the recent drama series, High Country.
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