 First edition | |
| Author | Ivan Southall |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 118 pp |
| ISBN | 0207954097 |
| Preceded by | Chinaman's Reef is Ours |
| Followed by | Josh |
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