Five Bells industrial some failed to stay alive

some failed to stay alive

young men fresh off the boat

Chasing a dream through the centuries

Margaret Mahy's classic story about a father's passion for making plum jam for his long-suffering family

It was so hard to put down… The writing was great

Five Bells industrial some failed to stay aliveWinner of the Kibble Literary Award, Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Prize for Fiction, the Adelaide Festival Award for Literature, The ALS Gold Medal, the Barbara Jefferiss Prize and the Indies Award. On a radiant day in Sydney, four adults converge on Circular Quay, site of the iconic Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Crowds of tourists mix with the locals, enjoying the glorious surroundings and the play of light on water. But each