Water Witcher by Jan Ormerod

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Water Witcher by Jan Ormerod

When a family's experience in Depression-era Australia is told through one boy's eyes, the optimism of childhood shines through despite harsh conditions

Dougie and his sisters can't remember the last time it rained. The rainwater tanks are empty, and the creek is just a string of muddy pools where birds and animals come, seeking water. One day, Dougie's dad tells him about his grandfather's gift for water divining, or witching. Dougie wishes he were a water witcher--then they would have a well of their own, always full of water. So Dougie teaches himself the art of water divining and, despite his sisters' teasing and his mother's skepticism, he discovers a night soak of fresh water. Jan Omerod's stunning, evocative illustrations make this a rich and resonating book.

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Ormerod, Jan: - Jan Ormerod (1946-2013) was an award-winning author who grew up in Western Australia. As a child Jan drew constantly, and she eventually went on to attend art school and study drawing, painting, and sculpture. During her career Jan published more than fifty books, including Sunshine, Lizzie Nonsense, Water Witcher, and Maudie and Bear. Her work, which resonated with young children and adults alike, won many prestigious awards and received much acclaim.
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ISBN 13 9781921272165
ISBN 10 1921272163
Title Water Witcher
Author Jan Ormerod
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont
Year published 2008-05-01
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.