
Australian children grow up either near the sea, have holidays by the sea, the pools, rivers, and dams. This collection of stories highlights the influence of water on the lives of Australian children.
From Libby Gleeson's exciting story Rain which deals with the effects of flood on a small rural community to Brian Caswell's The Cave, a thrilling race against the tide for two children trapped in a coastal cave and Susanne Gervay's story of a long, hot summer holiday by the sea, the stories present an enormous spectrum of characters and situations.
Authors included in this collection include John Heffernan, Glenda Millard, Susanne Gervay, Allan Baillie, Libby Gleeson, Louise Elliot, Libby Hathorn, Brian Caswell - a wonderful selection of award winning authors especially commissioned by the ABC for this wonderful and inspiring work.
Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
2005