The True Story of Spit MacPhee: Text Classics
Author(s): James Aldridge
When young Spit MacPhee comes to live with his grandfather, the people of the Australian country town of St Helen fear for his future. Fyfe MacPhee is a crazy old man, and barefoot Spit has to fend for himself along the riverbank where they live. While some people feel that Spit can look after himself, others believe he would be better cared for in a boys home and when old Fyfe dies after one of his 'turns' a fierce battle to decide Spit's destiny begins. Featuring a new introduction from Phillip Gwynne in this Text Classics edition, The True Story of Spit MacPhee is a much-loved, quintessentially Australian novel for readers of all ages.
General Information
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- : The Text Publishing Company
- : Text Publishing
- : 0.234
- : 01 January 2015
- : 198mm X 128mm
- : 01 January 2015
- : books
Other Specifications
- : James Aldridge
- : 1
- : en
- : 324
More About The Product
* Extract from introduction to be placed in newspapers and magazines * Media interviews with introducer * Featured title in 2015 highlights article in Junior Books+Publishing * Review coverage in YA and education publications such as Viewpoint, Magpies and AEU magazine * Online review coverage * Reading copies available to the trade * Banner advertising on bookseller websites * Featured in Text newsletters and website * Australia Day social media campaign including dedicated Twitter and FB competitions
