The Cave and The Glory of Galumph

Book excerpt: Two classic short stories from Colin Thiele. The Cave Jenny and Tom would never have found the cave if it hadn’t been for the big storm. Yet within twenty-four hours they both wish they had never set eyes on it ... or ventured inside! The Glory of Galumph When poor old clumsy Galumph is sent to a farm while his family is on holiday, he is soon in disgrace for chasing the cattle and disrupting the sheepdog trials. When, however, fire threatens the farmhouse, the intrepid canine finally has his moment of glory. COLIN THIELE, AC, was one of Australia’s most distinguished and popular writers for children. Colin's books have won numerous Australian and international awards and have been made into many classic films, TV series, plays and picture books. His bestsellers include the multi-award-winning STORM BOY and BLUE FIN.