The Yankee Whaler: The Diary of Thomas Morris is a fictional diary written by Deborah Lisson. It is the sixth book in Scholastic Australia's My Australian Story series and was first published in October 2001. The book was reissued as Fremantle Prison Break in March 2013. It was followed by A Different Sort of Real.
Dedication[]
Book description[]
- "Thomas Morris thinks something most mysterious is going on in Bunbury where he delivers telegraphs carry cryptic messages and there are strangers in town acting in an oddly inconsistent manner.
In his diary Tom records the exciting adventures he has as he tries to solve the mystery and then finds himself part of an amazing international plot."
Thomas Morris thinks something most mysterious is going on in Bunbury where he delivers telegraphs: some telegraphs carry cryptic messages and there are strangers in town acting in an odd manner.
In his diary, Tom records the exciting adventures he has as he tries to solve the mystery and finds himself part of an amazing international plot."
Thomas Morris thinks something very odd is happening in his quiet West Australian town. Some of the telegraphs he delivers contain cryptic messages, and stranger have arrived, acting very mysteriously. Thomas is about to get caught up in one of the most daring escapes in Australian history, one that will take him on adventures he has only dreamed about."
Plot[]
Historical Note[]
Characters[]
- Main article: List of The Yankee Whaler characters
- Thomas Morris
Author[]
- Main article: Deborah Lisson
Editions[]
Awards[]
- WA Premier's Book Awards for Children's Book (2001) - winner[4]
- NSW Premier's Award Young People's History Prize (2002) - short-listed[4]
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