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Blueback

By: Tim Winton
Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
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Blueback is an achingly beautiful story about family, belonging and living a life in tune with the environment, from Tim Winton, one of Australia's best-loved authors.

Abel Jackson lives with his mother, Dora, at Longboat Bay, an isolated stretch of coast whose waters teem with fish. Theirs is a simple life. It’s tough. And at times it’s lonely. But Abel has friends in the sea, particularly the magnificent old groper he meets one day while diving for abalone.

Abel learns that the sea and its treasures are precious. And as Longboat Bay is threatened by greedy developers and overfishing, Abel and his mum wonder how they can keep their homeplace safe.

One of the great eco-fables of our time, Blueback is a story about defending the places and people you love. Its message has never been more timely or more urgent.

©1997 Tim Winton (P)1998 Bolinda Publishing Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Literature & Fiction

Critic Reviews

"A beautiful story, beautifully told." (The West Australian)

"In true fable style, this is a simple story, but one so beautiful, poignant and moving it is impossible to ignore." (Daily Telegraph)
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Enjoyable and entertaining, kept me interested and connected with the narrator. A sweet story for all ages, easy to follow narrator expressions and emotions. Loved it, thank you.

Enjoyed the story

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Do great to listen about your own home town. A great reflection of Western Australian summer. A most natural life.

Great Australian book

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Such an engaging and thoughtful story, I felt like I was there.
This would be a great story for children to listen to and discuss in a class room.
Tim Winton has never disappointed he is an Australian treasure

A story with a message for all ages

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Good book to read, also a good one to share with kids. Exploring the cycle of the ocean, the cycle of the family dynamics and the cycles of life. This book explores the importance of the oceans balances and the impact of human activities on that balance..

The ocean cycle

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I liked the story it was interesting how it was about a fish and a mum and son

the descriptive words

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Beautiful and so timely. I listened to it in an hour or so. His story telling is uniquely Australian & authentic. Time for a sea change 💙💙💙
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Beautiful!

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This book as with all the other Winton books I've read, has a consistent vision of people and where we live.

Highly recommend especially if you've grown up on the coast.

A great book

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Great little book. Was my first Tim Winton. Sad in parts, but overall a beautiful little story.

Comforting & wholesome.

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I loved this story. Tim you really write the most amazing books. I always feel like I am amongst the characters

A,great read and once again a wonderful storyline

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in a crazy world of greed, we need hope, that there are more people who care about our environments.

let the ocean be

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