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The Watertower

By Gary Crew
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The Watertower by Gary Crew is a children's book that delves into the mysterious events surrounding a water tower in a small town. As two young friends explore its eerie presence, they uncover strange occurrences and hidden secrets that hint at something otherworldly beneath its surface. The story combines elements of suspense and intrigue, creating an atmospheric and thought-provoking tale for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to atmospheric mysteries with a touch of the surreal. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intriguing illustrations and a story that weaves together suspense and curiosity, inviting them to explore deeper meanings hidden within a seemingly simple tale.

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The Watertower

A new release of an Australian classic, this 1995 CBCA award-winning graphic picture book by Gary Crew and Steven Woolman is an atmospheric and thought-provoking exploration of rural life and the impact of technology.

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Nobody in Preston could remember when the watertower was built, or who had built it, but there it stood . . . casting a long, dark shadow across the valley, across Preston itself.

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The Children's Book Council of Australia 1995 Picture Book of the Year

'. . . a genuinely eerie picture book.' Kirkus Reviews

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The Watertower by Gary Crew has received praise for its captivating blend of mystery and suspense, making it an engaging read for children. The illustrations add a hauntingly eerie atmosphere, complementing the story's enigmatic themes. Some reviews note it stimulates curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging readers to delve deeper into its layered narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734421715

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gary Crew

About the Author

GARY CREW is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He has won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year four times and his readers have come to expect shadowy, surprising, incredible stories that must be read, and read again.

STEVEN WOOLMAN (1969-2004) completed a degree in Design and Illustration at the University of South Australia in 1990 and was always fascinated by bizarre fantasy. For the illustrations in The Watertower, his fifth published book, he used a combination of acrylic paint and chalk and pencil on black paper.

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