A Fortunate Life - By A.B. Facey - $15.95

Bert Facey's childhood ended when he was eight years old.  That's when his grandmother had to send him away to work for his keep.  Growing up in the vast outback of Western Australia, this extraordinary story is about a resilience that will amaze you.  Specially adapted for younger readers (but still 152 pages long in smallish print).  Ages 10 - 17 yrs