- Title:
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A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove (MP3)
- Written by:
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James Moloney
- Read by:
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Dino Marnika
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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6 hours 50 minutes
- MP3 size:
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299 MB
- Published:
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January 01 2013
- Available Date:
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June 28 2012
- Age Category:
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Young Adult
- ISBN:
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9781743154045
- Genres:
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Fiction; Australian Fiction; Contemporary Fiction; Young Adult Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Price
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Australian author
Winner Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year / Older Readers 1997
"If books for children must have messages surely this message is one of the most empowering."
Canberra Times
"This is the best novel I have ever taught."
Chris Dalwood, Independent Education
A classic coming of age story.
Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time.
"Dino Marnika tells this coming-of-age story with a powerful voice and an Australian accent that is melodious and easy to listen to. The Australian speech has slight variations in the pronunciation of some common words, but Marnika's careful enunciation makes the meanings clear. He employs rhythm, tonal differences, and accents to differentiate the characters in dialogue. The character of Karl Matt is especially well drawn, growing from a timid victim to a responsible care-giver over the course of the story. Abandoned first by his mother, then by his older sister, Karl takes on responsibility for his young, troublesome brother, Harley. Marnika's voice is an eloquent instrument that brings this story alive."
AudioFile Magazine