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Hills End
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First edition
Author Ivan Southall
Country Australia
Language English
Genre Children's novel
Publisher Angus & Robertson, Sydney
Publication date
1962
Pages 174 pages

Hills End is a children's book by Ivan Southall published in 1962 and later adapted for television.

Plot summary

The story follows seven children and their teacher who are trapped inside a cave while a fierce cyclonic storm destroys the fictional town of Hills End. They face a struggle to survive as well as having to deal with their loss. A mystery also surrounds ancient aboriginal art found in the cave.

Television adaptation

The mini-series Hills End starred Madge Ryan, John Noble, Maree D'Arcy, Katharine Cullen, Clayton Williamson, Jason Degiorgio, Emma Fowler, Haydon Samuels and Caitlin Procter. It originally aired on ABC Television in 1989.

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