The Storm Boy Illustrated story in a limited edition hardback with a
jacket, telling the original story of storm boy with illustrations is being
released to tie in with the 55th anniversary edition of the Australian
classic novella and the remake of the movie, which will star Jai Courtney
and Geoffrey Rush. Storm Boy is the timeless story of Mike "Storm Boy"
Kingley who rescues three pelican chicks after their mother is shot. One of
the birds, Mr Percival, forms a very special bond with the boy which brings
into focus the conflict between his lifestyle in the remote Coorong of
South Australia and the external pressures of society including his
schooling. Illustrations: Jenni Goodman Andrew Davies