Day 9 at Wooreen
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Wilkinson Publishing
Published:1st May '19
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Day 9 at Wooreen paints a vivid picture of the Wooreen State School kidnapping of 1977. Written through the teachers eyes, this gripping tale gives insight into the trauma experienced by the victims, the timely heroism of logging truck driver Robin Smith, and the bravery and commitment of the Victorian Police Force. The state school kidnappings of the 1970s shocked Australia. They stand as two of Victorias most audacious and notorious crimes. The author celebrates the healing that is possible from such pain and torment, giving the reader renewed hope in a troubled world.
"Rob Hunter was 20 when he was abducted at gunpoint with nine primary school pupils at a remote country school. He has lived with the terror of those crowded hours for four decades. Finally, he has found the words to tell his story. This is it." -- Andrew Rule, Journalist (Herald Sun) and Author
"At last! An insiders account of one of Australias most sinister crimes." -- John Silvester,Journalist (The Age) and Author"
ISBN: 9781925642766
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224 pages