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  • Published: 1 June 2012
  • ISBN: 9781742755830
  • Imprint: Bantam Australia
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $24.99

The Indigo Sky




A heart-breaking novel of family and friendships, from the author of Stillwater Creek.

A heart-breaking novel of family and friendships, from the author of Stillwater Creek.

It is the spring of 1961, and the sleepy little town of Jingera is at its most perfect with its clear blue skies, pounding surf and breath-taking lagoon. Yet all is not so perfect behind closed doors.

George Cadwallader - butcher by day and star-gazer by night - is loved by everyone, except his wife. He only wants the best for his family - yet it's all falling apart.

Philip Chapman is a sensitive young boy, a musical prodigy - and a target for bullies. But with his wealthy parents indifferent to his cries for help, his entire future is at risk...

Then there's Ilona Vincent and her daughter Zidra, former refugees, now fully-fledged 'Jingeroids'. When a voice from the past reaches out to them, they're soon in a race against time to reunite a family that has been cruelly torn apart...

Once again weaving together the enchanting stories of Jingera and its townsfolk, Alison Booth offers up a heart-warming sequel to the critically acclaimed Stillwater Creek.

  • Published: 1 June 2012
  • ISBN: 9781742755830
  • Imprint: Bantam Australia
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $24.99

About the author

Alison Booth

Alison Booth was born in Melbourne and grew up in Sydney. She is a professor at the Australian National University and the author of three novels: Stillwater Creek, The Indigo Sky and A Distant Land, all set in the fictional town of Jingera. She lives with her husband in Canberra's inner north, and has spent two decades living and working in the UK.

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Praise for The Indigo Sky

A charming, big-hearted tale, told with skill and grace.

Madison

A warm, entertaining and thought-provoking novel.

Woman's Day

Alison Booth doesn't suffer from second-book syndrome with The Indigo Sky, the sequel to her popular debut novel Stillwater Creek. This charming follow-up captures the heart and soul of a time... You can practically smell the eucalyptus, and picture that titular indigo sky.

Australian Bookseller & Publisher

A wonderful Australian story ... [that] explores the ordinary, but nonetheless extraordinary, lives of the town's residents.

Newcastle Herald