Walkabout

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Summary: Walkabout In A Nutshell
Review: The book Walkabout by James Vance Marshall portrays the difficulties that arise when two siblings find themselves lost in the Australian Outback fighting to stay survive. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it showed how the children were guided and how the knowledge of an Aborigine boy provides a vital source of information that greatly increases their chances of survival. The story had an excellent flow to it, and the word choice is exceptional, Marshall's description of the land lets the readers imaginations' run rampant. My only complaint about this book would be the fact that it was a little slow at times, but overall it was an excellent, well-written book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is captivated by the television show Survivor. There are so many descriptions of native plant life and species of animals that provide a source of nutrition for the children. Also, anyone who is interested in the outdoors and living in harsh, extreme conditions would be fascinated by the techniques that are used to stay alive by the Aborigine boy. These skills have been used for thousands upon thousands of years, but they still hold true even in the technologically advanced 21st century. This book was an excellent read, and it would most likely be enjoyed by anyone who read it.

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Summary: everything you need in a good book......
Review: This book challenged my intellect and it was very informative about the aboriganals that live in the Australian outback. It involved many aspects of life like, Racial issues and survival. It also has a very good moral, "If there's a will there's a way." It is also informative about some of the animals that live in the desert and how they survive. In my perspective it is just a good book and it kept me occupied. You should give this book a try, I think that you wil like it to.

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Summary: An insightful adventure
Review: Two modern American school children from Charleston, South Carolina are trapped after a plane crash in the brutal desert of Australia where no one is around in miles. Their "civilized" destination, tens of miles away, is a small town by the name of Adelaide. Walkabout is a realistic adventure story that reminds us of the bitter wilds of Australia that have been forgotten. It also reminds us of how arduous it is to survive in the exhausting conditions of the desert, especially in Australia. Walkabout puts you in a defenseless little world where civilization is lacked. You even get to know about the Aborigines that live in the Australian outback. By the end of this exciting Walkabout readers will be quite thankful that they are alive comfortably at home reading this book. The vivid descriptions of nature and the wilds in this book make it a stunning success. It reveals and pictures in our mind the beauty and splendor of the Australian wild. There is no doubt that this story has left me with some beautiful images in my mind of the terrific wilds of Australia. I think that this thrilling adventure is so effective that when you finish reading the book, you will want to meet these to modern children who have survived many days of desert. There is also a film called Walkabout that is strongly recommended to see. You will love the film if you have read and enjoyed the book. "Walkabout is a small masterpiece...one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen" -Rex Reed, Daily News. If you like fiction then you'll enjoy this one. Give it a try, I'm sure that you will enjoy it as much as I did.