Based on her bestselling book, MAILMAN OF THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK, Kristin Weidenbach has written a lively, engaging version for younger readers, capturing the humour, excitement and ingenuity of a classic slice of Australia s fast-vanishing history. Timothy Ide is a South Australian illustrator with a genuine feel for the beauty and hardship of life in the Australian outback.Shortlisted for the 2013 Children's Book Council Awards Book of the Year, Eve Pownall Category. http://cbca.org.au/BookOfTheYear/2013/2013ShortList.pdf