Beyond Tomorrow: Jack & Harry II

by Tony McKenna, David Tredinnick (Reader)

Yearning for what they’d left behind and disillusioned by city living, Jack Ferguson and Harry Turner leave Perth to return to the rough opal mining environment of Coober Pedy, on the edge of the Stuart Ranges in South Australia. They discover, however, that all is not as idyllic as they remembered. They face harsh conditions, personal trials, and a lack of funds. But determination, hard work and a little luck see them begin to establish themselves…until circumstances deal a shattering blow that forces them to consider life’s priorities. Weighing up their options they decide to leave Coober Pedy and with nothing more than a vague plan and the support of the vivacious and spirited Naomi Wilson, they saddle up their stock horses and head for the Northern Territory—and an uncertain future. But then a chance discovery presents them with an opportunity that will change the course of their lives for ever. Beyond Tomorrow , the sequel to Tony McKenna's bestselling Jack and Harry , is a heart-warming journey of courage and daring packed with outback adventure, colourful characters, surprises, romance, drama, and humor—a truly Australian novel.

Audio CD

Published June 15, 2016

Reviews

[Chad McHunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only bad part was that the book ended. So hope there's a third. The storyline and the characters were brilliant, made me feel like I was back on the station's living and working with the amazing people of the Australian outback. The respect the main characters showed to the Aboriginal people and their culture was beautiful as well.

[Tracey Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did not like the ending, hoping there will be another book. Left me wanting more, want to know what happens.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not up to the standard of the first Jack and Harry novel which we loved. In fact this one spends 2/3 of the story recapping what happened in that first novel. It moves slowly and repetitively and we were frustrated with the predictable recounting. The characters were still their same loveable selves who have all manner of narrow escapes and good fortune but one still wonders as the story progresses whether something disastrous will happen. It makes you think that they have grown into such experienced young men when really less than two years has passed which makes them both under 18 and their lifetime experience really not much more than two seasons.
Hoping there will not be a further sequel. It would just be too predictable for words.

[Jan Werner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed following along with the story of Jack and Harry. If there was a third book I'd probably borrow it as the story remains unfinished.

[John]

Not as good as the first book. Very predictable and safe. Still ... nice to see the progress of the characters and still an enjoyable read.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant aussie yarn! Just as good as the first book.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was torn between a 3 and 4 star rating as I found the story interesting but not gripping. The whole book just seemed to be a bit smooth and maybe predictable and yet the writer does a good job of painting a picture with words so that the story is easy to imagine.

[Robyn Renouf]

how do i get the book as all can find is the audo