1
of
1
Kinglake-350
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 444 ratings, 82 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2700
$3000
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Kinglake-350
$2700
$3000
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Kinglake-350
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Kinglake-350 to VKC. Urgent, do you read me? The fire's here now. God help us.
Kinglake-350 is a masterpiece of writing about family, community, country life, and what happens when a day of ultimate terror arrives. Adrian Hyland takes a dramatic and compelling sequence of events on that day and weaves them into a picture of universal significance and deep fascination.
On 7 February 2009, Roger Wood was the police officer in charge of Kinglake, at the epicentre of the worst bushfire disaster in Australia's history, Black Saturday. As the firestorm engulfed the community, he risked his life again and again to try and save people. With the fire raging all around, he phoned home to warn his wife what was coming. She screamed that the fire had already hit their property. Then the line went dead.
Black Saturday was a many-headed monster in whose wake stories of grief, heroism, and desolation erupted all over the state of Victoria. This is a book about the monster—and the heroism of those who confronted it.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Kinglake-350 is praised for its compelling storytelling, blending detailed accounts with broader themes such as climate change and fire management. Reviewers highlight its emotional impact and insight into the Black Saturday fires, capturing the courage and vulnerability of those affected. The book is described as gripping and moving, offering a vivid portrayal that is both educational and unforgettable.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922182920
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Authors Bio, not available
Also by Adrian Hyland
View all
More from Biography & Memoir
View all-
23% offNew Release -
-
13% off -
-
The Bookseller at the End of the World
Hardback$3299Elsewhere:$3899Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
-
13% off
-
15% off -
10% off
-
12% off
-
-
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
