The Sun on the Stubble is a novel by Colin Thiele, published in 1961.[2]

The Sun on the Stubble
First edition (publ. Rigby, Adelaide)
AuthorColin Thiele
LanguageEnglish
Set inSouth Australia
PublisherRigby Limited
Publication date
1961
Publication placeAustralia
ISBN0851794165 [1]
A823.3

Synopsis

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It tells the story of a German immigrant family living in rural South Australia during the 1930s. Colin Thiele was a South Australian educator and school principal.

During the Depression-era 12-year-old Bruno Gunther lives with his family on a farm near the fictional town of Nagapalee. The novel follows Bruno's adventures around town and with his family before he is sent away to school in Adelaide, South Australia.

Dedication

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  • Dedication: To the boys who were boys with me.

Awards

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Television series

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It was adapted in 1996 as a TV miniseries entitled "Sun on the Stubble" in Australia, directed by Robert Marchand, and known as "The Valley Between" overseas.[4]

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Thiele, Colin (1974), The sun on the stubble, Rigby (published 1972), ISBN 978-0-85179-416-7
  2. ^ "The Sun on the Stubble (Rigby)". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ ""Award winners"". Canberra Times. The Canberra Times, 7 July 1962, p17. 7 July 1962. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Sun on the Stubble". IDMB. Retrieved 19 March 2024.