A story of adventure, ball control and hope.
Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?
Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling novel, Boy Overboard depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seeker' issue by following the journey of Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Based on real life events, this is a moving play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for a safe haven.
| ISBN: | 9780868198071 |
| Publication date: | 20th August 2007 |
| Author: | Morris Gleitzman |
| Publisher: | Currency Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards) |
A story of adventure, ball control and hope.
Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?
Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling novel, Boy Overboard depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seeker' issue by following the journey of Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Based on real life events, this is a moving play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for a safe haven.
Boy Overboard: features in the following genres: Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards)
Boy Overboard: is available in Paperback
Boy Overboard: was written by Morris Gleitzman and published by Currency Press
Boy Overboard: has 80 pages