The Map of William
The Map of William by Michael Thomas, published by Fremantle Press on June 3, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that spans 288 pages. Set in Western Australia in 1909, the story follows fifteen-year-old William Watson as he joins his father on an expedition to map water sources in the Pilbara. This journey not only takes them through the rugged outback but also serves as a backdrop for William’s personal growth and the evolution of his relationship with his father.
Readers will find that the narrative explores themes of friendship and self-discovery as William encounters various challenges and characters, including the menacing Sergeant Jardine. The book presents a vivid depiction of adventure and the complexities of human relationships against the historical context of early 20th-century Australia. Through this rite-of-passage tale, Michael Thomas invites readers to experience the transformative power of adventure and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.
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Western Australia, 1909. William Watson’s beloved father is set on an expedition to the north-west to map water sources in the Pilbara. Invited along, fifteen-year-old William embarks on the outback journey of a lifetime.
At sea and on land, William will forge lasting friendships with his fellow travellers, and transform his relationship with his father as together they face the darkness in some men’s hearts – including the cruel and vengeful Sergeant Jardine.
This is a classic rite-of -passage novel that follows one young man on his journey of growth and self-discovery.
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