I Can Jump Puddles
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild chipping at top of spin from shelf use.
A beloved Australian classic of autobiographical fiction, I Can Jump Puddles chronicles the remarkable true story of Alan Marshall, who contracted polio at the age of six and refused to let physical disability define the boundaries of his life. Set in the rural bush country of Victoria in the early twentieth century, the narrative details a young boy's fierce determination to ride horses, climb trees, and keep pace with his able-bodied peers, driven by an indomitable spirit and the fierce love of a supportive community. Marshall writes with warmth, humour, and an unflinching honesty that transforms what could have been a tale of hardship into a triumphant celebration of resilience and the human will. The prose captures the sights, sounds, and rhythms of Australian bush life with vivid authenticity, illustrating a world where mateship and courage are the highest virtues. Widely regarded as one of the great works of Australian literature, it remains a deeply moving and inspiring read for audiences of all ages.
Author: Alan Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Lloyd O'Neil
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild chipping at top of spin from shelf use.
A beloved Australian classic of autobiographical fiction, I Can Jump Puddles chronicles the remarkable true story of Alan Marshall, who contracted polio at the age of six and refused to let physical disability define the boundaries of his life. Set in the rural bush country of Victoria in the early twentieth century, the narrative details a young boy's fierce determination to ride horses, climb trees, and keep pace with his able-bodied peers, driven by an indomitable spirit and the fierce love of a supportive community. Marshall writes with warmth, humour, and an unflinching honesty that transforms what could have been a tale of hardship into a triumphant celebration of resilience and the human will. The prose captures the sights, sounds, and rhythms of Australian bush life with vivid authenticity, illustrating a world where mateship and courage are the highest virtues. Widely regarded as one of the great works of Australian literature, it remains a deeply moving and inspiring read for audiences of all ages.