Sun on the Stubble explained

The Sun on the Stubble
Author:Colin Thiele
Country:Australia
Language:English
Set In:South Australia
Publisher:Rigby Limited
Pub Date:1961
Isbn:0851794165
Dewey:A823.3

The Sun on the Stubble is a novel by Colin Thiele, published in 1961.[1]

Synopsis

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

Awards

Television series

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.[3]

Cast

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Sun on the Stubble (Rigby) . National Library of Australia. 19 March 2024.
  2. Web site: "Award winners" . Canberra Times. 7 July 1962. The Canberra Times, 7 July 1962, p17. 19 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Sun on the Stubble . IDMB. 19 March 2024.