The Merry-go-round in the Sea: A NovelEvocative novel set in wartime Australia and its aftermath, seen through the childhood eyes of 6-year-old Rob Coram. |
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Page 108
... pretty well , up to just before I left , but then he was pretty crook , I dunno how that would of turned out— ' ' Very sick ? ' she asked , staring out at the street . ' You can't tell . I seen so many big 108.
... pretty well , up to just before I left , but then he was pretty crook , I dunno how that would of turned out— ' ' Very sick ? ' she asked , staring out at the street . ' You can't tell . I seen so many big 108.
Page 204
... pretty , his country . He dismounted , looping up the reins , and let old Bob wander . His country was so clean - smelling and pretty . He had never heard anyone say it was pretty except Aunt Kay and Uncle Paul ; and once , almost ...
... pretty , his country . He dismounted , looping up the reins , and let old Bob wander . His country was so clean - smelling and pretty . He had never heard anyone say it was pretty except Aunt Kay and Uncle Paul ; and once , almost ...
Page 274
... pretty honest with each other , ' Rick said . ' You love me , don't you , Rob ? ' ' No , ' said the boy , bitterly . ' Not if you're going to leave me to grow up all by myself . ' He kicked the mare , and plunged away , cantering and ...
... pretty honest with each other , ' Rick said . ' You love me , don't you , Rob ? ' ' No , ' said the boy , bitterly . ' Not if you're going to leave me to grow up all by myself . ' He kicked the mare , and plunged away , cantering and ...
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