Water Witcher
Ormerod, Jan, 1946-20132006
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Water Witcher brings to life the experience of a family in drought-stricken rural Australia during the Depression era. Through the eyes of Dougie, the optimism of childhood shines through despite the tough work and harsh conditions.
Main title:
Water Witcher / by Jan Ormerod
Author:
Imprint:
Surry Hills, New South Wales : Little Hare Books, 2006.
Collation:
29 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm.
Series title:
Audience:
Lower primary
Awards:
Shortlist Patricia Wrightson Prize (NSW Premier's Award) 2007Children's Book Council of Australia Shortlisted Book - Picture Book of the Year, 2007.
ISBN:
9781921049514 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Rural children -- Australia -- FictionCountry life -- FictionDowsing -- FictionFarms -- FictionFarming -- Australia -- FictionWater supply -- Australia -- FictionDroughts -- Australia -- FictionAuthors, AustralianAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards -- Short- List, 2007Premier's reading challenge -- grades 3to4Books Alive, 2008
BRN:
40544
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | ORMERO | Available |