Into the Hinterland over-10 But ever since his parents

But ever since his parents split up

Billy reckons "sensible" is a grown-up's code word for something that's good for you

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of the shootout that followed and the bravery of his father who stood up to them

He ceratinly has a tale to recount

Into the Hinterland over-10 But ever since his parentsThe town of Bassorah lies at the edge of the Hinterland, a vast, desert like plain lorded over by the tyrant Herit. Fourteen years ago a baby, Vancy, was left at the edge of Bassorah by a mysterious silver dog. Now she is fourteen, Vancy is determined to find out the truth behind her birth, but that means venturing out into the Hinterland. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.