Train To Kuranda
Year Published: 2002
Thirteen year old Graham Kirk has a crush on Deslie, a Year 8 girl at the High School both attend in Cairns. But Deslie lives in the picturesque mountain township of Kuranda, 30km away. Driven by his ardent desire Graham sets out to find a way to be with Deslie during the weekend.
The result is a train ride that draws the reader not only through the fifteen tunnels of the famous Kuranda Railway but into a gripping life and death struggle with a naked madman nicknamed 'Tarzan'.
In his quest to win Deslie's love Graham is to find himself torn and tested, emotionally, physically and morally. His courage and sense of right and wrong are tested to the extreme limits. In this he is aided by his school friends, a group who call themselves 'The Hiking Team' because one of their holiday activities is bushwalking.
The friends: Peter, Stephen and Roger, as well as Graham's little sister Kylie and her friend Margaret, all share in the trials and tribulations of Graham's love life.
Suitable for teenagers.
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Chris Cummings
Chris Cummings- a former soldier and Officer of Cadets, retired teacher, parent, traveller and writer. During the last 76 years Chris has lived a very full life crammed with experiences, from which he draws authentic detail for his books.
Chris grew up in Cairns and Cape York Peninsula, frequently going to sea in his father's ships and experiencing many adventures which he has woven into his books. Bushwalking, reading history and travel have added depth to his experience as did 63 years in uniform- 4 as an army cadet, 3 in the Regular Army, including a year on active service in Vietnam, and 23 in the Army Reserve plus 38 as an Officer of Cadets. So did 35 years of teaching. During that time he has raised a family and written 38 books. A dozen more are in production.
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