Commemorating the centenary of elyne mitchells birth, this is a beautiful, highly illustrated anthology of the best of elyne mitchells writing about the australian high country the silver brumby heartland. On the trail of the silver brumby elyne mitchell hardcover. Booktopia has the silver brumby centenary edition 4 x stories in 1 x book, contains the silver brumby plus silver brumbys daughter, silver brumbies of the south and silver brumby kingdom by elyne mitchell. Elyne mitchell is the first of a series, which as far as i knew was of just four books, this, the silver brumby s daughter, silver brumbies of the south, and silver brumby kingdom. In 1958, elyne mitchells the silver brumby was published to acclaim and quickly became a muchloved classic of australian childrens literature. Obituary sibyl elyne mitchell obituaries australia. The silver brumby book series by elyne mitchell includes books the silver brumby, the silver brumby and wild echoes ringing, silver brumby s daughter, and several more. She started writing the silver brumby books to give her daugher, indi, something to read. Although the silver brumby books are her most famous, she wrote several others, mainly about horses.
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Her books are securely grounded in the australian bush, with vivid descriptions of the alps she loved, and in which her characters live. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. See all books authored by elyne mitchell, including the silver brumby, and the man from snowy river, and more on. Passionate about the dramatic landscapes of the australian alps, her books convey the beauty and savagery of that area with a remarkable lyricism. In 1988, she was awarded the medal of the order of australia for her services to literature, as well as an honorary doctorate of letters from charts. Inspired by her father, who taught her to ride, elyne mitchell s interest in horses began when she was a young girl. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Centenary edition containing the silver brumby, silver brumby s daughter, silver brumbies of the south and silver brumby kingdom. Elyne mitchells other works of fiction are also set in the snowy mountains around thredbo and the cascade hut and are populated by brumbies and other animals, native and feral. Commemorating the centenary of elyne mitchell s birth, this is a beautiful, highly illustrated anthology of the best of elyne mitchell s writing about the australian high country the silver brumby heartland.
Famed as a horsewoman, skiier and environmentalist, elyne mitchell was best known as a childrens author, in particular of the silver brumby 1958 and its many sequels. Elyne mitchells silver brumby books have been an amazing success story in australian publishing. They recount the life and adventures of thowra, a magnificent pale brumby stallion, and his descendants, and are set in the snowy mountains region of australia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her nonfiction works draw on family history and culture. Elyne mitchell was born in melbourne, australia, a daughter of general sir henry harry chauvel, one of his countrys most famous military officers as commander of. The silver brumby is a 1993 australian dramafamily film directed by john tatoulis, and starring russell crowe and caroline goodall it was based on the silver brumby by elyne mitchell production company by media world features, film victoria, australian film finance corporation distributed by. This was one of the silver brumby books that i never had before, so when searching to replace the lost ones i found this one as well, so had to have it as well, so ill have all the silver brumby series of books as i loved these books. Buy a cheap copy of the silver brumby book by elyne mitchell. Jun 09, 2014 elyne mitchells silver brumby books have been an amazing success story in australian publishing. Feb 26, 2003 born in 19, elyne mitchell was the creator of the silver brumby series, now classics of australian childrens literature. Thought id never be able to replace them, but thanks to amazon i.
Born in 19, elyne mitchell was the creator of the silver brumby series, now classics of australian childrens literature. In 1958, elyne mitchell s the silver brumby was published to acclaim and quickly became a muchloved classic of australian childrens literature. Generations of australians have fallen in love with the silver brumbies of elyne mitchell s classic childrens stories. Including elyne mitchell s ast brumby story, wild echoes ringing by elyne mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elyne mitchell audio books, best sellers, author bio. After tom died in 1984, elyne remained at towong hill, where she would plant 600 trees every year. The brumby stories generally intersect geographically or thematically with the silver brumby books and various characters from the silver brumby books may appear in the others. The silver brumby, written for the eldest of her four children and first published in 1958, heralded the beginning of the internationally famous series there are 12 silver brumby titles in the series.
The silver brumby series about a group of brumbies set in the wilds of the australia alps was by far her most popular set of books. One of the most difficult brumby books to find in this condition. These books published in more than 40 countries and many languages take australia to children around the world. May 11, 2016 elyne mitchell 192002 began writing for her children. The silver brumby centenary edition elyne mitchell new. Inspired by her father, who taught her to ride, elyne mitchells interest in horses began when she was a young girl. The daughter of elyne mitchell tells what it was like to grow up with a famous and highly creative mother who created the classic australian childrens books, the silver brumby series. The silver brumby centenary edition 4 x stories in 1 x. Generations of australians have fallen in love with the silver brumbies of elyne mitchells classic childrens stories. The silver brumby was published in 1958 and is the first book in a series of thirteen novels written by elyne mitchell. Childrens books new preloved fiction stories picture books more. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elyne mitchell books online.
Mitchell, who has died aged 88, is best known as the author of the silver brumby 1958 and its associated series about wild horses that live far from humans in the secret valleys of the snowy mountains. Moon filly by mitchell, elyne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silver brumby book series by elyne mitchell includes books the silver brumby, the silver brumby and wild echoes ringing, silver brumbys daughter, and several more. She also wrote a wide range of non fiction, as well as numerous magazine articles, adult fiction and poetry. Books go search hello select your address best sellers. The first of these, the silver brumby 1958 was adapted. Elyne mitchell was an australian author noted for the silver brumby series of childrens novels.
Elyne mitchells most popular book is the silver brumby. Browse elyne mitchells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Banjo patersons epic poem the man from snowy river is known by many australians and. The silver brumby took me cantering into the worlds wilder places. The silver brumby silver brumby series book 1 ebook. Booktopia has the silver brumby centenary edition 4 x stories in 1 x book, contains the silver brumby plus silver brumby s daughter, silver brumbies of the south and silver brumby kingdom by elyne mitchell. The silver brumby, dancing brumby, dancing brumby s rainbow, brumbies of the night by elyne mitchell. This was one of my bestbeloved books as a horsemad 7yearold, but it stands the test of time quite well. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The silver brumby series is a collection of fiction childrens books by australian author elyne mitchell. Description silver brumby centenary edition by elyne mitchell. Thought id never be able to replace them, but thanks to amazon i found them again, so happy. Pdf download silver brumby stories, volume 01 by elyne. Print and carry book list books in series for children. The silver brumby, silver brumbys daughter, silver brumbies of the south, silver brumby kingdom, moon filly, silver brumby whirlwind, son of the whirlwind, silver brumby, silver dingo, dancing brumby. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Elyne mitchell has 49 books on goodreads with 1 ratings. To celebrate the centenary of elyne mitchell s birth, this special edition will contain the first four titles in the silver brumby series plus a specially commissioned biography of elyne including family photographs. The silver brumby 1982 read online free book by elyne. Geraldine mccaughrean a silver brumby is a rare and special creature, prized both by other. Elyne mitchell books list of books by author elyne mitchell. They recount the life and adventures of thowra, a magnificent pale brumby australian wild horse stallion, and his descendants, and are set in the snowy mountains region of australia.
They recount the life and adventures of thowra, a magnificent pale brumby australian wild horse stallion, and his descendants, and are set in the snowy mountains. In march 2002 elyne mitchell died at the age of 88 years. The silver brumby by elyne mitchell overdrive rakuten. Click to read more about the silver brumby by elyne mitchell. Elyne mitchell goodreads the silver brumby series is a collection of fiction childrens books by australian author elyne mitchell. Silver brumby kingdom by mitchell, elyne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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