The Sun on the Stubble is a novel by Colin Thiele, published in 1961.[2]
 First edition (publ. Rigby, Adelaide) | |
| Author | Colin Thiele |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Set in | South Australia |
| Publisher | Rigby Limited |
Publication date | 1961 |
| ISBN | 0851794165 [1] |
| A823.3 | |
Synopsis edit
It tells the story of a German immigrant family living in rural South Australia during the 1930s. Colin Thiele was a South Australian educator and school principal.
During the Depression-era 12-year-old Bruno Gunther lives with his family on a farm near the fictional town of Nagapalee. The novel follows Bruno's adventures around town and with his family before he is sent away to school in Adelaide, South Australia.
Dedication edit
- Dedication: To the boys who were boys with me.
Awards edit
- Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers commended, 1962[3]
Television series edit
It was adapted in 1996 as a TV miniseries entitled "Sun on the Stubble" in Australia, directed by Robert Marchand, and known as "The Valley Between" overseas.[4]
Cast edit
- Christian Kohlund - Marcus Gunther
- Jamie Croft - Bruno Gunther
- Sophie Heathcote - Lottie Gunther
- Susan Lyons - Ellie Gunther
- Mignon Kent - Anna Gunther
- Caroline Winnall - Emma Gunther
- Ann Burbrook - Miss Knightley
- Wynn Roberts - Ebeneezer Blitz
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Thiele, Colin (1974), The sun on the stubble, Rigby (published 1972), ISBN 978-0-85179-416-7
- ^ "The Sun on the Stubble (Rigby)". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ ""Award winners"". The Canberra Times, 7 July 1962, p17. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Sun on the Stubble". IDMB. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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