Box The Pony

Author: Scott Rankin, Leah Purcell

Stock information

General Fields

  • : $23.00 AUD
  • : 9780733610691
  • : Hachette Australia
  • : Hachette Australia
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  • : 0.17
  • : April 1999
  • : 205mm X 139mm
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  • : 22.99
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  • : Scott Rankin, Leah Purcell
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  • : Paperback
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  • : 822/.914
  • : xii, 147
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Barcode 9780733610691
9780733610691

Description

The semi-autobiographical story of Leah Purcell - or her alter ego Stephanie - which traces the events of her life growing up on an impoverished Aboriginal mission in Queensland. Despite the poverty, violence, lack of education and opportunity, Stepanie is nurtured through the love of her family.

Awards

Winner of Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Best Drama (Stage) 2000 and NSW Premier's Literary Award Play Award 1999.