Lennie the Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony By Stephanie Owen Reeder This is the inspiring true story of nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther who, at the height of the Great Depression in 1932, rode his pony from his home town of Leongatha in rural Victoria to Sydney via Canberra to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Lennie’s 1,000-kilometre solo journey captured the imagination of the nation, and his determination and courage provided hope to many at a difficult time in Australia’s history. This book for children of all ages features illustrations and photographs from the National Library of Australia’s rich collection. Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of Lost! A True Tale from the Bush, which was

shortlisted in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards in 2010, and

Amazing Grace: An Adventure at Sea, which won the Young People’s Prize in the New South

Wales Premier’s History Awards in 2012.

Publication details

ISBN 978-0-642-27865-4 (hardback) 218 (h) x 198 (w) mm; 108 pp; colour illustrations RRP $24.99 This publication is available from our online shop.

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