Author : Elizabeth Jolley
Publisher : Viking Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Orchard Thieves by : Elizabeth Jolley
Download or read book The Orchard Thieves written by Elizabeth Jolley and published by Viking Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of family relationships. When the middle sister of three grown-up daughters arrives home from England, peace in their mother's house is shattered. Tensions and conflicts arise as each member of the family feels their own difficulties are unique. It is up to the Grandmother, with imagination, acceptance and affection to diffuse the situation. The author has written many short stories and novels, many of which have won awards. These include the Miles Franklin Award for 'The Well' and the France - Australia Literacy Translation Award for 'The Sugar Mother'.