Taronga

Name: Taronga
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140326314
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By Victor Kelleher

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Taronga by Victor Kelleher is a post-apocalyptic adventure focused on a boy named Ben who possesses the ability to communicate with animals. Set in a world where society has collapsed, Ben finds himself in Taronga Zoo, which stands as a refuge amidst the chaos. There, he navigates challenges, forming alliances with the zoo's animals and encountering both danger and hope in his quest for survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to thrilling adventures set in post-apocalyptic worlds. It offers a gripping story of survival and exploration, filled with engaging characters and unexpected twists that will captivate young readers who enjoy a blend of fantasy and reality.

Taronga

This title for children aged 13 and over is a bleak but compelling look at the future beyond a nuclear holocaust. Ben comes upon Taronga Zoo, which seems unaffected by the general chaos. But is it?

A compelling, futuristic book for young adults set in a chaotic post-nuclear-holocaust world, where Taronga Zoo is seemingly unaffected. But is it?

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A bleak but compelling look at the future beyond the nuclear holocaust. Ben comes upon Taronga Zoo, which seems unaffected by the general chaos. But is it?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140326314

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 1988

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Victor Kelleher Young Adult

About the Author

With a host of award-winning novels to his credit, Victor Kelleher remains one of Australia's most celebrated writers for both adults and children. Born in London, he lived in Africa for twenty years before moving to New Zealand, where he began to write, prompted by homesickness for Africa. He moved to Australia in 1976. His novels have received many awards and commendations, including the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award. Formerly an associate professor of literature, Victor now writes full time.