Winston and the Wondrous Wooba Gymnastics Club by Tamsin Janu
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Omnibus, 2019. ISBN: 9781760662509.
(Ages: 8-14) Highly recommended. Themes: Friendship, Adversity.
Australian country town life is at the heart of this story, and its
theme is the challenge to improvise when the going gets tough, while
remaining positive through adverse difficulties.
Winston and his mother Carol, live in the little town of Wooba, home
of Big Bread, a towering monument to local wheat farming. Winston is
very proud of everything in Wooba (especially the decrepit Big
Bread) and is eager to share it all with his new family from Dubbo,
in particular, his new sister Macy.
But the move to Wooba dashes Macy's dreams of becoming an Olympic
gymnast, and she's making her feelings known to all. How is Winston
going to help Macy resign herself to living in the tiny town, and
make progress towards her dream, while also saving the Big Bread and
the economy of his home town. These are big challenges and Winston
won't be able to rise to them alone.
The story follows the up and downs of the children as they bring
adults alongside, learn lessons from life, from their friends, and
from the adults who support them. And learn a lot about gymnastics
along the way. Teacher's
notes are available.
Long live the spirit of the Australian country town.
Donna Isgar