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Book at Bedtime: The Shepherd's Hut

Adam Fitzgerald

Tim Winton

Richard Hamilton

Justine Willett

Book at Bedtime: The Shepherd's Hut: Episode 2: I'm Not Alone in the World

The Shepherd's Hut

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Episode 2: I'm Not Alone in the World

I'm Not Alone in the World

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After finding his violent father dead, Jaxie Clackton is on the run.

Tim Winton's brutal yet lyrical tale of survival and self-discovery set in the Australian outback. After finding his violent father dead, Jaxie Clackton is on the run.

Adam Fitzgerald reads the new novel by the acclaimed author Tim Winton. Set in Western Australia, this is a heartwrenchingly brutal and yet lyrical tale of survival in the outback featuring the irrepressible Jaxie Clackton. Jaxie is on the run. His violent father is dead, and, fearing fingers will point his way, he flees into the bush. With only the basics to keep him alive, he begins his long trek towards Mount Magnet, where he prays someone is waiting for him. 

Writer: Tim Winton is Australia's most acclaimed contemporary novelist. He has won the Miles Franklin Award four times. His books include: Shallows, Riders, Cloudstreet and Breath.
Abridger: Richard Hamilton
Reader: Adam Fitzgerald
Producer: Justine Willett.

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Tim Winton's story of survival and self-discovery in the Australian outback.

Tim Winton's story of survival and self-discovery in the Australian outback. Read by Adam Fitzgerald.

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