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Harry Mac Paperback – 24 June 2015

by Russell Eldridge (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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In this beautiful coming-of-age story set in a year of political turmoil in South Africa, Tom and Millie are best friends, relying on each other to make sense of what's going on in their lives and in the lives of their families.

Tom and Millie are best friends who live in a quiet lane on the edge of town. They rely on each other to make sense of what's going on in their lives and in the lives of their families - especially Harry Mac's.

Harry Mac, Tom's dad, is a man of silences and secrets. And now Tom is involved in one of those secrets.

At school, Tom sits through lessons on the arms race and President Kennedy, waiting until he can be back on the lane where life is far more interesting: why does a black car drive slowly up the lane every night? And what did Harry Mac mean when he wrote in his newspaper 'people disappear in the night'? A series of shocking events and discoveries lead Tom closer to the truth, but threaten to tear his world apart.

Set within a fascinating period of South African politics, this is a coming-of-age story full of heart, soul and hope, in the tradition of Jasper Jones and To Kill a Mockingbird.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Allen & Unwin
  4. Publication date
    24 June 2015
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1760113204
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1760113209
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One of the best coming-of-age novels I have read. -- Jean Ferguson ― Illawarra Mercury

I was thoroughly engaged with the characters and the plot; the writing was terrific and I can highly recommend this book. ― Queensland Times

Come into a world full of secrets and politics with the 12-year-old Tom Macgregor... I strongly recommend this book ― Launceston Examiner

About the Author

Russell Eldridge is South African by birth and lives in Byron Bay. Harry Mac is his debut novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allen & Unwin
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 June 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Main
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1760113204
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1760113209
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 363 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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  • plinydot
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rhino
    Reviewed in Australia on 29 October 2015
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    Interesting look at life in 1960s South Africa through the eyes of a young boy. I did not like that his dad smelled like a rhino, and this penetrated my reading experience. Apart from that, though, it was most involving.
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  • marirewes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Please read
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 January 2017
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    Although it is some time since I read this book, I still sometimes repeat parts of this story when talking to friends. I was fascinated to read details of how life was during this period when apartheid was introduced. I never considered how it affected the ordinary white people who had good relationships with the indigenous Africans and were forced to abide by the cruel rulings and the consequences for all who disobeyed. How much more it was than just segregation. An interesting and easy reading book.
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  • Liza
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in Australia on 26 November 2015
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    Well constructed story line and characters that kept my interest. Set against a turbulent time in Africa's history.
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  • Barbara Nees
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Russell Eldridge
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2017
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    I have read many memorable books in my 83 years, but this book has left an indelible impression on my soul.
    I would recommend this book to all who enjoy an exceptional read based on historic fact.
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  • Davey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written.
    Reviewed in Australia on 3 November 2015
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    Set in troubled times during South Africa's transition, this story of times and events through a boys eyes is well written. Russell Eldridge bases his book on facts and personal memories. A coming of age story not to be missed.
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  • clare fisher
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 December 2015
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    Good Read. Hard to put down.
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  • John C. Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brings history to life !
    Reviewed in Australia on 16 July 2015
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    A great story based on some historic events Characters were well developed and the book gave me a really good feeling of what life was like in those days in South Africa. Recommend it strongly
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  • C D Franklin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2016
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    Excellent book
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  • Geoffrey Baker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue in the shadow of South Africa's political police state.
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 February 2016
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    Russell Eldridge has brilliantly captured the S A scene as I rembered it in the 1960's.
    The book is well written and the characters are very convincing. With the Special Branch intervening, plotting, scheming one really feels the living nightmare that the characters experienced.
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  • Barbara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 November 2015
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    Interesting book. A bit slow and repetitive in places
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