This is the story of a boy and his three wonderful companions, a dog, a sheep, and a galah growing up in a remote community in Western Australia. The ups, the downs, the excitement the disappointment of a wonderful, sometimes hilarious, sometimes sad childhood. 1939 1944. I WAS SO GLAD TO BE A PART OF IT!
The narrative offers a compelling exploration of personal growth and relationships, continuing the author's tradition of engaging storytelling. Set against a backdrop that promises depth and emotion, it invites readers to connect with its relatable characters and their journeys. With a blend of humor and poignant moments, the book aims to resonate with those familiar with the author's previous works, ensuring an enjoyable reading experience.
A small boy grapples with deep-seated fears that threaten his well-being, leading him to a life of isolation and anger. As he confronts his disillusionment and lack of direction, he embarks on a transformative journey through learning to swim, which becomes a pivotal point for personal change and growth. This story explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of overcoming one's fears.
Set in the spring of 1760, a group of New Englanders, including Connecticut farmer Zadoc Bennet, emigrates to Nova Scotia to claim land taken from the Acadians. Motivated by the promise of free land and seeking relief from poverty and religious oppression, Zadoc aspires to create a peaceful life for his family in this new territory. The narrative explores themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land.
Set in a remote community, the narrative follows a boy whose adventurous sister shapes his childhood through thrilling and perilous escapades. Their bond is tested by her playful threats and his deep-seated fear of God, which outweighs his fear of death. As they navigate the challenges of growing up, Warren becomes increasingly fixated on a daring challenge, aware that failure could lead to dire consequences. The story captures the essence of youthful bravery and the complexities of sibling relationships amidst a backdrop of adventure.
As a port city, Dublin owes much to the labourers who strove against the heavy-duty tide of imports and exports; a league of thousands who were hired on a day-to-day basis for generations, defining both the landscape and activity in Dublin's city center and the urban industrial working-class in Ireland. These were the dockers and stevedores of Dublin Port, and this is their history, brought to life through this sumptuously illustrated, social history that defines their importance as an industrial subculture within the Dublin they navigated. Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout, the authors mined the archive of the Dublin Dockworkers Preservation Society to discover a wealth of photographs that capture the dockers arduous labour, spanning the mid-nineteenth century to the 1970s. These stunning and evocative images bring this social history to life, complementing the inimitable voices revealed in interviews with the dockers themselves. How they negotiated daily hours and pay, the changes that came with epochal events-the Dublin Lockout, the First World War, the Easter Rising and War of Independence-and the innumerable myths and "dark stories" that shrouded their image, are all revealed in The Dublin Docker, beautifully presented by distinguished historians, Aileen O'Carroll and Don Bennett. [Subject: History, Irish Studies, Irish Social History, Dublin, Labor History]