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Tom the Outback Mailman

By Kristin Weidenbach
Series: Lothian Australian Favourites
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Tom the Outback Mailman tells the true story of Tom Kruse, a legendary mailman who rode Australia's vast and challenging Birdsville Track to deliver mail. Through thrilling encounters and a deep respect for the unforgiving Outback, Tom's dedication brings out the spirit of adventure and determination, capturing the imagination of young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're keen on thrilling adventures set in the Australian outback. Young readers will be captivated by the true story of a legendary mailman who perseveres through harsh landscapes to deliver mail, showcasing themes of determination and resilience in captivating historical settings.

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For twenty years Tom Kruse was the mailman on the Birdsville Track, battling the heat, floods and mechanical breakdowns in his trusty truck.

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Tom Kruse was a real Australian hero. He delivered the mail to outback stations and towns all along the Birdsville Track. It was a tough job, but Tom was even tougher, making sure that the mail got through no matter what. Based on her bestselling book, MAILMAN OF THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK, Kristin Weidenbach has written a lively, engaging version for younger readers, capturing the humour, excitement and ingenuity of a classic slice of Australia's fast-vanishing history. Timothy Ide is a South Australian illustrator with a genuine feel for the beauty and hardship of life in the Australian outback. TOM THE OUTBACK MAILMAN is the Winner of the 2013 CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownall Category.

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    Tom Kruse was a real Australian hero. He delivered the mail to outback stations and towns all along the Birdsville Track. It was a tough job, but Tom was even tougher, making sure that the mail got through no matter what. Based on her bestselling book, MAILMAN OF THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK, Kristin Weidenbach has written a lively, engaging version for...
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Tom the Outback Mailman is praised for celebrating Aussie heritage with engaging illustrations in earthy tones featuring native animals. It's considered ideal for young primary school children and recommended as a valuable addition to personal and library collections.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733636363

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Kristin Weidenbach Science & Nature Series: Lothian Australian Favourites

About the Author

Kristin Weidenbach became a writer after completing postdoctoral research at Stanford University in the United States. She has won several international awards for her writing and her articles have appeared in SCIENCE, AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC and academic publications. She is the author of THE MAILMAN OF THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK and the children's picture book, TOM THE OUTBACK MAILMAN, illustrated by Timothy Ide, and winner of the Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award, 2013.

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