Closer To The Stars
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Set against the sweeping landscapes of rural Australia in the early days of aviation, Closer to the Stars is a thrilling tale of boyhood dreams, courage, and the irresistible pull of the open sky. Max Fatchen chronicles the journey of a young protagonist whose world is turned upside down when a biplane roars across the horizon, igniting a passion for flight that sets him on a collision course with the traditions and hardships of farm life below. Fatchen, one of Australia's most beloved storytellers, crafts a narrative rich with warmth, authenticity, and a keen sense of place — painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the cusp of modernity. His prose balances adventure with emotional depth, capturing the universal tension between the life we inherit and the future we dare to imagine. A timeless story for young readers, Closer to the Stars leaves you wondering just how far a single dream can carry you.
Author: Max Fatchen
Format: Paperback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Set against the sweeping landscapes of rural Australia in the early days of aviation, Closer to the Stars is a thrilling tale of boyhood dreams, courage, and the irresistible pull of the open sky. Max Fatchen chronicles the journey of a young protagonist whose world is turned upside down when a biplane roars across the horizon, igniting a passion for flight that sets him on a collision course with the traditions and hardships of farm life below. Fatchen, one of Australia's most beloved storytellers, crafts a narrative rich with warmth, authenticity, and a keen sense of place — painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the cusp of modernity. His prose balances adventure with emotional depth, capturing the universal tension between the life we inherit and the future we dare to imagine. A timeless story for young readers, Closer to the Stars leaves you wondering just how far a single dream can carry you.