A wonderfully told story of the Spitfire’s origins, the Schnieder Cup.
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Wings over water: the story of the world’s greatest air race and the birth of the Spitfire
Life of Pi, by Yann Martel
A novel which seems normal, but it becomes more surreal the further into the text you go.
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The Dry, by Jane Harper
An intriguing Aussie murder mystery set against the backdrop of a severe heart-breaking drought.
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True Grit, by Bear Grylls
Disappointing to find out it wasn’t about Bear, but the stories partly made up for it.
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Angela’s Ashes
Frank McCourt’s debut is an entertaining and sad memoir of his life in destitute Ireland.
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The Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCulloch
A thoroughly entertaining and engaging read. The novel showcases Australia’s outback and how pioneers struggled to survive.
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Tom Jones, Over The Top and Back
A personal and intriguing insight into the well known singer, Tom Jones, in his own words.
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‘Tis, by Frank McCourt
Not the book behind the movie Angela’s Ashes, but the sort of interesting sequel.
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Lightning Ridge Vacation
Our trip to see Arthur’s opal mine, and some transport museums.
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A walk with beautiful scenery, close to Eltham, but means walking on a main road at the beginning and end.
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