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The boat

Ward, Helen, 1962-2004
Books, Manuscripts
On a hill among hills and a nearby village, an old man lives with a strange collection of unwanted animals. Mutual fear and distrust keep the villagers and the old man apart. One terrible, stormy night, as the floodwater threatens to engulf the little hill, it seems that the old man and his menagerie are doomed, until a boat appears...
Main title:
The boat / Helen Ward ; illustrated by Ian Andrew
Imprint:
Mascot, New South Wales : Koala Books, 2004.
Collation:
40 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm.
Series title:
Audience:
Lower primaryFor Ages: 7+ years old
Awards:
Kate Greenaway Medal, 2004 shortlist.
ISBN:
9780864616388 (paperback)
Language:
English
BRN:
316022
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
PenrithJunior Fiction - Premier's Reading ChallengeWARDAvailable
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