The Spirit Wind
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of Australian adventure fiction, The Spirit Wind chronicles the dangerous journey of a young boy named Arly as he navigates the treacherous Murray River on a makeshift raft, battling the raw and unforgiving forces of nature. Max Fatchen masterfully illustrates the tension between human resilience and the overwhelming power of the Australian wilderness, crafting a narrative that pulses with suspense and urgency. The story presents Arly's voyage not merely as a physical challenge, but as a profound coming-of-age trial that tests his courage, resourcefulness, and will to survive. Written with vivid, evocative prose that brings the river landscape to life, this tale of endurance and self-discovery stands as a celebrated classic of Australian children's and young adult literature.
Author: Max Fatchen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Methuen / Hicks Smith
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of Australian adventure fiction, The Spirit Wind chronicles the dangerous journey of a young boy named Arly as he navigates the treacherous Murray River on a makeshift raft, battling the raw and unforgiving forces of nature. Max Fatchen masterfully illustrates the tension between human resilience and the overwhelming power of the Australian wilderness, crafting a narrative that pulses with suspense and urgency. The story presents Arly's voyage not merely as a physical challenge, but as a profound coming-of-age trial that tests his courage, resourcefulness, and will to survive. Written with vivid, evocative prose that brings the river landscape to life, this tale of endurance and self-discovery stands as a celebrated classic of Australian children's and young adult literature.