A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove - Softcover
Carl Matt even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl waiting a long time.
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About the Author:
James Moloney has worked at a fruit market and in a truck factory but it was his experience as a young teacher in western Queensland that led to his early novels, Crossfire, Dougy and Gracey. His short novel Swashbuckler won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award in 1996 and in the following year, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove was named Book of the Year in the CBCA's Older Readers category. His other titles have appeared regularly on shortlists for literary prizes and children's choice awards ever since.
From AudioFile:
Dino Marnika tells this coming-of-age story with a powerful voice and an Australian accent that is melodious and easy to listen to. The Australian speech has slight variations in the pronunciation of some common words, but Marnika's careful enunciation makes the meanings clear. He employs rhythm, tonal differences, and accents to differentiate the characters in dialogue. The character of Karl Matt is especially well drawn, growing from a timid victim to a responsible care-giver over the course of the story. Abandoned first by his mother, then by his older sister, Karl takes on responsibility for his young, troublesome brother, Harley. Marnika's voice is an eloquent instrument that brings this story alive. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherUniv of Queensland Pr
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0702233226
- ISBN 13 9780702233227
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages248
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Book Description Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. 241 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: University of Queensland Press, Australia, 2004. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. Small hole in cover laminate . *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 0702233226. ISBN/EAN: 9780702233227. Inventory No: 13060082. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 13060082
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Book Description Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. 241 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: University of Queensland Press, Australia, 2002. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are reasonably tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. Small hole in cover laminate . *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; ISBN: 0702233226. ISBN/EAN: 9780702233227. Inventory No: 16030261. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 16030261
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