Sun on the Stubble facts for kids
Sun on the Stubble is a famous novel written by Colin Thiele. It was first published in 1961. The story is about a German immigrant family living in the countryside of South Australia during the 1930s. Colin Thiele was also a teacher and school principal from South Australia.
About the Story
The novel follows the adventures and daily life of the Gunther family. They are new to Australia and are trying to make a living on a farm. The story shows what life was like for families in rural areas during the 1930s, including the challenges of farming and growing up. It's a heartwarming tale about family, hard work, and finding your place.
From Book to TV Screen
The popular book was made into a TV miniseries in 1996. A miniseries is like a short TV show with a limited number of episodes that tell one complete story. In Australia, the show was called "Sun on the Stubble" just like the book. However, when it was shown in other countries, it was known as "The Valley Between".
Meet the Cast
Many talented actors helped bring the Gunther family's story to life on television. Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played:
- Christian Kohlund played Marcus Gunther
- Jamie Croft played Bruno Gunther
- Sophie Heathcote played Lottie Gunther
- Susan Lyons played Ellie Gunther
- Mignon Kent played Anna Gunther
- Caroline Winnall played Emma Gunther
- Ann Burbrook played Miss Knightley
