Jack's Island
โ Scribed by Jorgensen, Norman
- Book ID
- 108310186
- Publisher
- Fremantle Press
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
Jack's family is based on Rottnest Island during WWII while his father helps build an airfield. Jack and his best friend Banjo have the run of the island and a remarkable knack for getting into trouble โ but as Jack says, 'I'm not that bad, I just get caught a lot!' Dafty, a simple but loveable young boy, dotes on Banjo and Jack. When Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo, life suddenly becomes more serious. This poignant, multi-layered text offers young readers a valuable insight into life in Australia during the war.
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Jack's family is based on Rottnest Island during WWII while his father helps build an airfield. Jack and his best friend Banjo have the run of the island and a remarkable knack for getting into trouble โ but as Jack says, 'I'm not that bad, I just get caught a lot!' Dafty, a simple but loveable youn
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