Details: Western Australia, 1909. William Watson' s beloved father is set on an expedition to the north-west to map water sources in the Pilbara. Invited along, fifteen-year-old William embarks on the outback journey of a lifetime. At sea and on land, William will forge lasting friendships with his fellow travellers, and transform his relationship with his father as together they face the darkness in some men' s hearts - including the cruel and vengeful Sergeant Jardine. This is a classic rite-of-passage novel that follows one young man on his journey of growth and self-discovery.
