The Colt from Old Regret

(Hardback)

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There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around

That the colt from Old Regret had got away...

Banjo Paterson

The Colt from Old Regret is a contemporary response to Banjo Patterson's The Man from Snowy River. Told from the viewpoint of the eponymous colt, Wolfer echoes and reweaves examples of Patterson's wording throughout in a unique treatment of an Australian classic.

Framing the story are Erica Wagner's breathtaking illustrations, which convey a depth of emotion with great tenderness. They encapsulate the mood of Wolfer's poem, transporting the reader into the depths of the Snowy Mountains.

The endmatter will include the full text of Patterson's poem. Additional information on Banjo Patterson, the Brumbies in the Snowy Mountains, the alpine region and some of the poetry techniques used in both poems, such as bush poetry, will also be included.

Author Bio

Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author of 25 books, including the acclaimed Light series, The Dog With Seven Names and The Last Light Horse. Most recently, Diane's book Scout and the Rescue Dogs won the Children's Book of the Year at the Western Australian Premier's Literary Awards. Dianne completed PhD research into anthropomorphism at UWA, and loves talking about animal characters in children's literature.

Erica Wagner is an artist, publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. For over three decades, Erica has edited and published many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults. Erica's first book, Hope is the Thing (2023), written by Johanna Bell, won the CBCA New Illustrator Award. The book was also shortlisted for the 2024 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children's Literature. Erica is a painter, drawer and collage artist.