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Blueback

By Tim Winton
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Blueback by Tim Winton is a touching children's story that revolves around a young boy named Abel and his deep connection with the ocean, especially with a magnificent blue groper. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, the novel explores themes of environmental preservation, the beauty of the natural world, and the significance of family heritage. It's a heartfelt tale of respecting nature and the enduring bonds that shape one's life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure, set against the backdrop of the natural world. It tackles themes of environmental conservation and the beauty of the ocean, all wrapped in a moving story that is especially suitable for young readers with a love for marine life and coming-of-age journeys.

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Blueback is an achingly beautiful story about family, belonging, and living a life in tune with the environment, from Tim Winton, one of Australia's best-loved authors.

'Winton ... convinces us of the preciousness of our oceans not through lectures but through his characters' steady wonder.' — New York Times

Abel Jackson's boyhood belongs to a vanishing world. On an idyllic stretch of coast whose waters teem with fish, he lives a simple, tough existence. It's just him and his mother in the house at Longboat Bay, but Abel has friends in the sea, particularly the magnificent old groper he meets when diving.

As the years pass, things change, but one thing seems to remain constant— the greed of humans. When the modern world comes to his patch of sea, Abel wonders what can stand in its way.

Blueback is a deceptively simple allegory about a boy who matures through fortitude and who finds wisdom through living in harmony with all forms of life.

'In true fable style, this is a simple story, but one so beautiful, poignant and moving it is impossible to ignore.' — Daily Telegraph

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Blueback by Tim Winton is praised for its lyrical prose and evocative depiction of the natural world, resonating with readers of all ages. The story beautifully intertwines themes of environmentalism and the bond between humans and nature, making it both a compelling narrative and a moral fable. Many reviewers appreciate Winton's ability to blend a touching storyline with a powerful environmental message, making it an inspiring read for children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143779155

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tim Winton Young Adult

About the Author

Tim Winton is the author of 30 books. His work has been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage and radio. He lives in Western Australia.

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