![]() ![]() A rare treat for collectors of Australian children’s literature. The author, Colin Thiele, died in 2006 so it is especially desirable that this copy has his warm greeting and signature on the front free endpaper. The pictorial boards show a still from the movie, as does the title page. This novel boxed set contains 4 books (8 stories). Published by Rigby in 1976 to coincide with the release of the film of the same name, this is the (uncommon) hardcover version – the paperback was printed and reprinted in large numbers – and is in excellent condition. Colin Thiele published almost a hundred books during a writing career that spanned more than 50 years. Yet this is a particularly special one that is far more scarce. The cover of the book capitalises on the popularity of. Copies, in their various formats, can be found frequently and most household bookshelves can lay claim to one. Colin Thieles novel, published by Seal Books, illustrated with colour photographs by David Kynoch. Set in South Australia’s Coorong region, this book is now delighting a third generation of readers. This 55th anniversary edition of the Colin Thiele classic is being released to coincide with a new major movie remake of Storm Boy starring Jai Courtney and. The iconic story of a boy and his friendship with a pelican named Mr Percival… ![]()
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