The Racketty Street Gang facts for kids
| Author | L. H. Evers |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
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Publication date
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1961 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 189pp |
| Preceded by | Make Way for Tomorrow |
| Followed by | Danny's Wonderful Uncle |
The Racketty Street Gang (1961) is a novel for children by Australian author L. H. Evers. It was joint winner of the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in 1962.
Plot outline
The novel is set in an old Sydney harbour suburb and follows the exploits of a group of young buys who attempt to clear the name of the father of one of them from a war disgrace.
Television adaptation
The novel was adapted for Australian television over six episodes in 1961. The adaptation was written and directed by Dorothea Brooking and featured John Abineri in the role of Stephan Smertzer.
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