Gilbert's ghost train
by David Metzenthen
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Tom's life is full of trouble; at home and at school. His major love is windsurfing, where he is an expert, and his deep friendship with the old fisherman, Gumby, whose livelihood is threatened by the bigger, faster boats. When Gerry enters his life other things start happening. First published in 1990. For ages 12-14 years.Tags
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David Metzenthen had an Honour Book at the 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards with his title, One Minute's Silence. This title also made the Nib's Anzac Centenary Literary Prize shortlist. In 2016 his book, Dreaming the Enemy, won a Queensland Literary Award in the Young Adult category. (Bowker Author show more Biography) show less
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