Tim Winton's first collection of stories deals with men, women and children whose lives are coming apart and whose hearts are breaking. These spare, jagged stories, in which people struggle with change and disintegration, are vintage Winton.
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"This is a great kids book, my son loves it. Easy and quick to read, good morals and a great story about life, love and career, based around the ocean. " — Emma (4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great kids book, my son loves it. Easy and quick to read, good morals and a great story about life, love and career, based around the ocean. "
" i thought is was lovely,peaceful story. "
" I read the book in primary school an now i am finishing my senior year the story still stays with me "
" This is a beautiful book; it’s a simple story with a descriptive edge. You can picture the scenes set out very clearly and enjoy the wonderful writing of Tim Winton. This is a wonderful fable for all ages. "
" This is one of my favorite books! "
" Loved it. A story about a boy and his growth into manhood, learning about the important things. "
" A kids novel adults love too. Can't help but cry in this one. Uplifting. "
Tim Winton is widely considered one of the greatest living Australian writers. He has published numerous books, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian/Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lives in Western Australia.
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