{"title":"Ivan Southall","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative and adventurous world of \u003cem\u003eIvan Southall\u003c\/em\u003e, a prominent Australian author renowned for his captivating young adult novels. Southall's work is celebrated for its rich storytelling and ability to transport readers into the heart of Australia’s landscapes and communities. Our collection features some of his most beloved books, each offering a unique journey into challenges and resilience faced by young characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsh Road\u003c\/em\u003e presents a thrilling tale of survival as a bushfire sweeps through an Australian town, testing the courage and resourcefulness of its youthful inhabitants. It's a gripping adventure that captures the uncertainties and raw beauty of the Australian bush. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHills End\u003c\/em\u003e immerses readers in the aftermath of a devastating storm, where a group of schoolchildren must rely on their wits and unity to survive in a remote village. This novel beautifully showcases Southall’s talent for crafting intense, character-driven narratives that remain timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo The Wild Sky\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on an unexpected journey as a plane crash leaves a group of students stranded on a remote island. This tale of survival and friendship is both thrilling and poignant, offering profound insights into human nature when faced with adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Ivan Southall’s remarkable stories that continue to captivate young adults and evoke the adventurous spirit within us all. Whether you're revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, you're sure to be enthralled by Southall’s expert storytelling and vibrant depictions of Australia's rugged yet enchanting landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ash-road-by-ivan-southall-9781922147493","title":"Ash Road","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hot, dry and sweaty on \u003cem\u003eAsh Road\u003c\/em\u003e, where Graham, Harry and Wallace are getting their first taste of independence: camping, just the three of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they accidentally light a bushfire, no one would have guessed how far it would go. The fathers go off to fight the fires and mothers help in the first aid centres. The children are left alone, presumed safe, until it's the fire itself that reaches them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese children are forced to face a major crisis with only each other and the two old men left in their care. 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Tackling flooded creeks, washed-out paths, and fallen trees, the children make their way back to \u003cem\u003eHills End\u003c\/em\u003e injured and exhausted, only to face a new battle to survive in the denuded town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340844515564,"sku":"9781922147004","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9881163482872.jpg?v=1772172177"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ivan-southall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}