Percival coming together and their interaction, she was in her element.

Some words she’s never come across before, and this broke her concentration when she was required to look it up. For a 60-page book, the scenery took up nearly half. While I enjoyed the detailed description of scenery in this book, my girl didn’t appreciate it so much.

When my girl brought it home to read for her literary circle, I thought I’d take the opportunity to read it for myself. I never read Storm Boy as a child but I do recall watching the movie several times. Percival, whom the boy saves from a group of thugs that threatened their sanctuary, killing off wildlife for their own amusement. It’s a heartwarming tale of a bond between a young boy, Storm Boy and a pelican, Mr. Storm Boy is an Australian childhood classic that takes place along the South Australian coast of Coorong. I realise this became a bit of a movie review as well, but the two feel very linked, especially because of the photos. I can't think of what a new version would bring to a well done, classic film, but hopefully it adds something worthwhile. There is a more recent remake that I may watch eventually, though I wonder if it was needed - I prefer remakes to be done either if the original had potential but fell short, or if technological limitations from the time period meant key elements had to be left out or rearranged. The book and film are both excellent, the differences between the two making sense, especially the ending which varies slightly - probably because incredible as the pelicans were, you couldn't get one to act out the final pages.īoth versions are beautiful and both made me cry, though they aren't gloomy by any means. This edition features plenty of photographs - I don't think they are all film stills but I am not sure. There are a few different versions of this book, and I will keep an eye out for the various different illustrators who have been used over the years as I think it will be interesting to see different takes on the story. browned pages.I watched the 1976 film version of this earlier today, and then immediately read the book. Children's stories n: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. which is raised a chick abandoned when its mother is killed by sportsmen. The story of a boy living on the South Australian Coorong and the pelican. An especially desirable copy of this book as it is Signed by the Author on half title page. Box its ear and send it home to McBrien 231 Mt. On the front flyleaf is written in blue biro ''''If this book is sure to roam. top and bottom front corners - very minor. Lamination peeling to top back edge and top back spine edge. Soft laminated illustrated boards no dust jacked issued.

Storm Boy by Colin Thiele