Jack & Harry No Turning Back
Jack & Harry No Turning Back by Tony McKenna is a UK edition published by Australian Arts and Entertainment Pty Limited in 2005, featuring 448 pages in English. This narrative follows the lives of two boys from Perth whose ordinary existence is disrupted when they are wrongfully accused of theft. Faced with mounting fabricated evidence, they choose to flee their homes and families, embarking on a daring adventure that leads them to back the winner of the Melbourne Cup as part of their escape plan.
Readers will find a bold Australian outback adventure that captures the essence of a bygone era. The story intertwines elements of biography and fiction, exploring themes of courage and resilience as the boys navigate their challenges. McKenna’s crisp and lively writing style brings to life the humor and surprises of their journey, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences while engaging with the characters’ quest for freedom.
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The happy routine life of two Perth boys is shattered one November day in 1950 when they are falsely accused of theft. With fabricated evidence mounting against them they decide to run away from their homes and families to avoid prosecution and pooling their meager pocket money they back the winner of the Melbourne Cup and fund an escape. A bold Australian outback adventure belonging to another time in another world.”A tour deforce yarn – crisp and lively writing at its best…” – Graeme Bond (Birdsong Press)”A refreshing, delightful and thoroughly Australian book, full of adventure, courage, humour and suprises. It made me review my own life and agree – wryly – that there is indeed “no turning back”. And – so rare these days – it’s a great ‘ feel good’.”-Rosemary Crooks, BA
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