The Fox Hole (1967)

by Ivan Southall

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When a 10 year-old boy gets caught in an abandoned mine shaft, his aunt and uncle's concern rapidly turns to greed as gold is discovered during their rescue attempts.

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Done good human moments/observations. Highlight for me was uncle Bob's relief when he hears Ken's voice for the first time. The end came suddenly and left me with lots of questions. (

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Ivan Southall	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Ribbons, Ian	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Three novels: The Fox Hole, Let the Balloon go, and Over the Top by Ivan Southall

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CBCA Book of the Year (Honour Book – Commended – 1968)

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1967

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When a ten-year-old boy gets caught in an abandoned mine shaft, his aunt and uncle's concern rapidly turns to greed as gold is discovered during their rescue attempts.

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