Cocky's Castle
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the sun-baked heart of rural Australia, Cocky's Castle transports young readers into a world of wide open skies, stubborn land, and the unbreakable spirit of a farming family fighting to call a patch of the outback their own. Celia M. Syred chronicles the trials and triumphs of country life with warmth and authenticity, painting a vivid portrait of Australian pastoral existence that resonates with both children and adults alike. Illustrated by Astra Lacis Dick, whose evocative line drawings bring the dusty homestead and its inhabitants to life, the story captures the rugged charm and quiet heroism of those who work the land. Syred writes with a gentle authority rooted in a deep affection for the Australian bush, weaving themes of perseverance, belonging, and the bonds of family into every chapter. Her prose is accessible yet richly textured, firmly placing Cocky's Castle within the tradition of classic Australian children's literature published by the renowned Angus and Robertson imprint — a house that championed home-grown voices for generations. For readers who have ever dreamed of a place to truly call their own, this story poses a quietly powerful question: what are you willing to endure to defend your castle?
Author: Celia M. Syred
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Australian history
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the sun-baked heart of rural Australia, Cocky's Castle transports young readers into a world of wide open skies, stubborn land, and the unbreakable spirit of a farming family fighting to call a patch of the outback their own. Celia M. Syred chronicles the trials and triumphs of country life with warmth and authenticity, painting a vivid portrait of Australian pastoral existence that resonates with both children and adults alike. Illustrated by Astra Lacis Dick, whose evocative line drawings bring the dusty homestead and its inhabitants to life, the story captures the rugged charm and quiet heroism of those who work the land. Syred writes with a gentle authority rooted in a deep affection for the Australian bush, weaving themes of perseverance, belonging, and the bonds of family into every chapter. Her prose is accessible yet richly textured, firmly placing Cocky's Castle within the tradition of classic Australian children's literature published by the renowned Angus and Robertson imprint — a house that championed home-grown voices for generations. For readers who have ever dreamed of a place to truly call their own, this story poses a quietly powerful question: what are you willing to endure to defend your castle?