Ashe of the Outback 3: The Great Escapes
Three terrorists escape from Fremantle Prison in a homemade helicopter, determined to get their revenge on Ashe of the Outback. If they had known the disasters to befall them by becoming involved with Captain Ashe they would have locked themselves up and thrown away the keys. With the escaped crocodile still on the loose, dangerous bulls, a punctured airship plummeting to earth and wild nuns to contend with, life on the outside in Ashe’s world is one big death trap just waiting to ensnare them.
Written by: Allan Langoulant, Norman Jorgensen & David Turton
Illustrations: Allan Langoulant
Published: Victoria Park, Western Australia Thomas Catt, 1993.
Out of Print. Available in some libraries and second-hand bookstores.
Jack’s family is based on Rottnest Island during WWII while his father helps build an airfield. Jack and his best friend Banjo have the run of the island and a remarkable knack for getting into trouble — but as Jack says, ’I’m not that bad, I just get caught a lot!’ Dafty, a simple but loveable young boy, dotes on Banjo and Jack. When Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo, life suddenly becomes more serious. This poignant, multi-layered text offers young readers a valuable insight into life in Australia during the war.
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The whole novel captures, with great perception and thoughtfulness, a slice of life from Australia, … a great read for 10-15 year olds
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… a fine and well written story.
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