Sea Horse

by Bruce Pascoe

Written with gentle humour and a beautiful interpretation of landscape, this adventure story about Jack and his family is reminiscent of endless summers, azure seas and sandy white beaches. Jack, his dad Vince, sister Tanya, and mum Carla, escape to Seahorse Bay whenever they can. Idyllic days are spent exploring the waters of the bay, diving, fishing and cooking up feasts on the beach - and, for Jack, daydreaming of long-gone shipwrecks and forgotten treasure. Jack cannot believe his luck when he comes across a sunken boat not far off the coast. When he shows his father, they discover it is in pristine condition and decide to take on the challenge of salvaging it. But what is the story behind this mysterious boat? How long has it been in the bay? How did it get there? And who is the man on the cliff with the binoculars? When the boat is finally raised, the adventure begins…

Genres: Australia

110 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Bruce Pascoe was born of Bunurong and Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond and graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Education. He is a member of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative of southern Victoria and has been the director of the Australian Studies Project for the Commonwealth Schools Commission.

Bruce has had a varied career as a teacher, farmer, fisherman, barman, fencing contractor, lecturer, Aboriginal language researcher, archaeological site worker and editor.

He won the Fellowship of Australian Writers' Literature Award in 1999 and his novel Fog a Dox (published by Magabala Books in 2012), won the Young Adult category of the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
Source: http://brucepascoe.com.au/about/

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely story with wonderful description of the natural world.

[Samantha Millar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read and perfect for upper primary (yrs4-6). I loved the vivid descriptions and the intertwining of history. Great class novel with opportunities to learn more about indigenous perspectives. Good teacher notes from Magabala Books. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/009...

[Dylan Jarvis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of a slow start to the story, but I think perfect for teens and adults! Quick and easy read with a wonderful storyline! It took a twist I didn’t expect, but as it was a short story nothing was too dragged out and it was perfect to read on the beach! If you’re looking for something short and interesting I’d recommend this book :)

[Lenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bruce Pascoe has fast become one of my fav authors, love being able to share his stories with students

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Inside the bay, it was mostly sand on the bottom, wrinkled like the roof of your mouth, and every now and then whiting darted like arrows in the swathes of seagrass. '

[Ciara Esposto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very very cute story

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read book about family, history, adventure and making the most of opportunities.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jack has a lovely caring oversight of his younger and adventurous sister as they snorkel and dive of the coast.
Beautiful descriptive passages of the ocean, it's terrain and critters, and boy curiosity - charmed me even tho I have no desire to go diving!
My first #blak authored novel after hearing Dr Anita Heiss at @blakbright16 festival launch.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short tale about the love and importance of family. Lots of adventure, a bit of crime, mystery and the enjoyment of fishing and being in the water.