The Tram To Bondi Beach
by J Andrew Johnstone, Libby Hathorn, Elizabeth Hathorn

The Tram To Bondi Beach Book Cover
The Tram To Bondi Beach Cover

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Readers appreciate the nostalgic charm and beautiful illustrations of the story about a novice paper boy. Many find it a delightful children's book that offers a glimpse into a bygone era, making it a cherished read for families. The authentic storytelling resonates well with audiences, although there are minor critiques regarding historical accuracy of names.

Beautiful illustrationsNostalgic storyEngaging for childrenNames feel inauthentic for the time

Synopsis

Set in 1932 against the magical backdrop of Bondi Beach, in the year the Sydney Harbour Bridge opens, the days of Phar Lap and Charles Kingsford Smith, Keiran a boy from Bondi hopes to help his family survive the depression.

Hurtling towards the beach one morning in the famous Bondi 'Rattler, Keiran is inspired to become a paper boy on the Bondi trams.

No Sooner does his dream begin to take shape than it is threatened by Saxon, the chief paper boy.

Tensions build as their rivalry grows and culminates in a dramatic climax with unexpected results.

Can dreams really come true?

Keiran's quest is to find out.

(1 act, 4 male, 2 female).

Publication

Year2008
BindingPaperback
Pages61
PlaceStrawberry Hills, NSW
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780868198194
ISBN-100868198196
LCCN2008426623
LCCPR9619.3.H3654 T73 2008
DCC822/.914

The Tram To Bondi Beach is a Australian & New Zealand play written by J Andrew Johnstone and published by Currency Press in Strawberry Hills, NSW (2008).

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