From Joanne Van Os, whose OUTBACK HEART memoir has sold over 17,000 copies, BRUMBY PLAINS is a thrilling fiction story for children about life on the plains.
Sam and George, 13 and 11, live at Brumby Plains, their parents' sprawling buffalo station in the Northern Territory. They're counting down to the Christmas holidays, and anticipating the fun they'll have exploring the property, horse riding, and spending time with their cousins Tess and Darcy. But weird things are happening at Brumby Plains - who is leaving the gates open, and why did a plane land in darkness in a deserted area? A chance encounter with an Englishman who knows more than he's letting on leaves Sam suspicious, but all their worries are forgotten as the four kids find a spooky cave up in the hills. Vincent, their old Aboriginal friend, says they shouldn't go there - he says it's a dangerous place, full of angry spirits. Surely there's no harm in exploring, though - is there?
By:
Joanne Van Os Imprint: Random House Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 199mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 184g ISBN:9781741661477 ISBN 10: 1741661471 Publication Date:03 July 2006 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active