Title The green wind / Thurley Fowler

Published Dee Why, N.S.W. : Rigby, 1985

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MELB SPCBC	819 Fowler Thu/Gwi		LIB USE ONLY

Description 120 pages : portrait ; 18 cm Summary SUMMARY: Set in 1948 on a soldier settlement fruit farm, the story tells of a year in the lives of the family of a returned serviceman who is psychologically affected by the war. Themes illustrated are the influence of father figures, the nature of friendship, and what constitutes courage Notes Children's stories in English. Australian writers, 1945-. Texts (ANB/PRECIS SIN 037024x) The Robinsons have more problems than most of the fruit-growing community where they live. Despite this the four children all find satisfaction in exploring their individual talents and hobbies. Quick-tongued Jennifer's only wish is to be accepted for herself and the ups and downs of Jennifer's search for true friendship forms the basis of this warm, often funny story of family life Winner CBC award 1986 - Class A Audience For children Notes Children's Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year, 1986 Subject Country life -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction. Courage -- Juvenile fiction. Families -- Juvenile fiction. Families -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction. Friendship -- Juvenile fiction. Friendship -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile fiction. Literary prizes -- Australia. War and society -- Juvenile fiction. War neuroses -- Juvenile fiction. Families -- Australia -- Fiction. Farm life -- Australia -- Fiction. Identity -- Fiction. SUBJECT Australia -- Social life and customs http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114315 -- 1945-1965 -- Juvenile fiction Genre/Form Fiction. Illustrated works. ISBN 0727020315

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