Illuminating the ways in which the land can renew and repair itself, the story of a plot of land--called a paddock in Australia--follows its history from its beginning as a lava field through the arrival of Aborigines and white settlers....
Aphanasy is bold and cheerful and wise beyond his years. And, best of all, he is lucky. Who better to set sail from Russia for this magical faraway land called India! Here, in a wonderful adventure for the eyes and ears, is his story....