Day 9 at Wooreen
Kidnapped with Nine Children...A true account of the crime that shocked Australia
$26.22
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2019
Summary
Day 9 at Wooreen paints a vivid picture of the Wooreen State School kidnapping of 1977. Written through the teacher’s eyes, this gripping tale gives insight into the trauma experienced by the victims, the timely heroism of logging truck driver Robin Smith, and the bravery and commitment of the Victorian Police Force. The state school kidnappings of the 1970s shocked Australia. They stand as two of Victoria’s most audacious and notorious crimes. The author celebrates the healing that is possib…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925642766 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925642763 |
| Author: | Rob Hunter |
| Publisher: | Wilkinson Publishing |
| Imprint: | Wilkinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 138mm x 3mm |
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Critics Review
“Rob Hunter was 20 when he was abducted at gunpoint with nine primary school pupils at a remote country school. He has lived with the terror of those crowded hours for four decades. Finally, he has found the words to tell his story. This is it.” – Andrew Rule, Journalist (Herald Sun) and Author“At last! An insiders account of one of Australias most sinister crimes.” – John Silvester,Journalist (The Age) and Author”
About The Author
Rob Hunter
Rob Hunter worked as a teacher with the Education Department of Victoria until February 2018. He is married to Judi and presently resides in rural Victoria. They have four adult sons. Rob is the founder and presenter of the seminar Kidnapped Teacher Talks - Health After Hurt. The seminar is based on the health that Rob experiences despite the trauma of his kidnapping.
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