Synopsis
Jackie Hanna, born with dwarfism, and Cushie Moy, the girl next door, share an innocent love—a love that will be censured, but will persevere. This is the story of the triumph of a special kind of courage.
Ruth Park's Miles Franklin-winning novel brilliantly evokes Australia in the Great Depression.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Born in New Zealand in 1917, Ruth Park spent most of her adult life in Australia. She was widely read and well-loved for her books, which were as equally successful for adults as for children. She is best known for the novels The Harp in the South, Poor Man's Orange and Swords and Crowns and Rings, for which she won the 1977 Miles Franklin Award.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Swords and Crowns and Rings
Seller Image
Swords and Crowns and Rings (Paperback)
Published by
Text Publishing, Melbourne, 2012
ISBN 10: 1922079510
ISBN 13: 9781922079510
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ruth Parks Miles Franklin-winning novel brilliantly evokes Australiain the midst of the Great Depression.Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for eachother. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage.Written with warmth and affection, Swords and Crowns and Rings is a powerful story about human nature and the strength of an unlikely love. Ruth Park brilliantly captures the mood of Australia in the first part of the twentieth century. Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for each other. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922079510
Seller Image
Swords and Crowns and Rings (Paperback)
Published by
Text Publishing, Melbourne, 2012
ISBN 10: 1922079510
ISBN 13: 9781922079510
New
Paperback
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ruth Parks Miles Franklin-winning novel brilliantly evokes Australiain the midst of the Great Depression.Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for eachother. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage.Written with warmth and affection, Swords and Crowns and Rings is a powerful story about human nature and the strength of an unlikely love. Ruth Park brilliantly captures the mood of Australia in the first part of the twentieth century. Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for each other. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922079510
Buy New
US$ 22.84
US$ 37.00 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Swords and Crowns and Rings (Paperback)
Published by
Text Publishing, Melbourne, 2012
ISBN 10: 1922079510
ISBN 13: 9781922079510
New
Paperback
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ruth Parks Miles Franklin-winning novel brilliantly evokes Australiain the midst of the Great Depression.Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for eachother. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage.Written with warmth and affection, Swords and Crowns and Rings is a powerful story about human nature and the strength of an unlikely love. Ruth Park brilliantly captures the mood of Australia in the first part of the twentieth century. Growing up in an Australian country town before World War I, Jackie Hanna and Cushie Moy are carefree and innocent in their love for each other. But Jackie is a dwarf, and his devotion to the beautiful Cushie is condemned by her parents. This is the story of their lifelong odyssey, and of the triumph of a special kind of courage. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922079510
Buy New
US$ 20.90
US$ 49.36 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Swords and Crowns and Rings
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1922079510