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Shepherd

By Catherine Jinks
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Shepherd by Catherine Jinks is a gripping historical novel set in the harsh Australian landscape. It follows a young convict tasked with watching over a flock of sheep, who faces relentless challenges from both human and animal threats. As he encounters danger, he must rely on his wits and resilience to survive this brutal environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by tales of survival and resilience set in the early 19th-century Australian outback. Its gripping narrative brings to life the struggles of a young convict shepherd, offering a thrilling and immersive adventure into the harsh realities and untamed wilderness of the era.

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Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks

Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks.

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Shepherd offers a compulsive and terrifying journey into adult fiction from the renowned Australian author, Catherine Jinks.

Fourteen-year-old convict Tom Clay resides in a shepherd's hut in the bush, tasked with protecting his master's sheep from wild dogs. When a vicious fellow shepherd returns with the intent to ensure there are no witnesses to his crimes, the resourceful Tom and his hapless mate, Rowdy, are thrust into a life-and-death struggle for survival.

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Shepherd, set in the Australian outback, captivates readers with its tense and gripping narrative that blends horror with historical elements. It is praised for its rich characterisation, beautiful writing, and the way it maintains tension throughout. The novel's riveting depiction and its mix of brutality and tenderness make it a noteworthy read in the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773835

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Catherine Jinks' books for adults, young adults and children have been published in a dozen countries and have won numerous awards, including a Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award (four times). She lives in the Blue Mountains.

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